Articles by TJ Murphy

T.J. Murphy is a 2:38 marathoner and five-time Ironman finisher. He is the former editorial director of Triathlete Magazine, Inside Triathlon and Competitor Magazine. His writing has also appeared in Outside Magazine and Runner’s World. He recently authored “Inside the Box: How Broke All The Rules, Stripped Down the Gym and Rebuilt My Broken Down Body.”

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  Why Should Runners Take Fish Oil?

  • Published Apr. 23, 2013
  • Updated Apr. 24, 2013 at 11:17 AM UTC

  Fish oil is a useful supplement for endurance athletes to take. Here's why.

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  100,000-Mile Checkup: Mike Fanelli

  • Published Mar. 28, 2013
  • Updated Mar. 28, 2013 at 4:12 PM UTC

  One lifelong runner talks about hitting the magic mileage number.

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  Paul Terranova Is One Tenacious Texan

  • Published Mar. 15, 2013
  • Updated Mar. 15, 2013 at 2:37 PM UTC

  The 39-year-old from Austin tackled an ultra-ambitious racing season in 2012.

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  Mobility, Mechanics And Movement For Runners

  • Published Mar. 5, 2013
  • Updated Mar. 5, 2013 at 3:40 PM UTC

  MobilityWod.com’s fitness star, Kelly Starrett, is on a mission to prove that mobility work is a gateway to high-performance.

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  Least Is Best: A Guide To Minimalist Running Shoes

  • Published Feb. 28, 2012

  We shed some light on the design and thought behind the new models populating today’s minimalist shoe category.

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  Survival Of The Fittest

  • Published Jan. 30, 2012

  America’s specialty running shoe retailers continue to survive, and in many cases thrive, despite online retail and economic challenges.

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  We Tried It: The New Balance Tri-Viz Running Hat

  • Published Jan. 20, 2012

  Are you an early-morning or a late-night runner? Be seen on the roads this winter.

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  We Tried It: The Zone Diet

  • Published Jan. 18, 2012

  Competitor magazine editorial director T.J. Murphy shares his experiences trying out a new approach to nutrition.

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  Helping Veterans And Their Families: The Disposable Heroes

  • Published Dec. 20, 2011
  • Updated Feb. 19, 2013 at 8:50 AM UTC

  On January 21 in Murrieta, Calif., the CrossFit Community will gather for the largest DHP Fundraiser yet.

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  Inside The CrossFit Culture, Part II: The Overhaul

  • Published Oct. 18, 2011
  • Updated Feb. 19, 2013 at 8:50 AM UTC

  How Briana Drost lost 30 pounds and went from desk potato to competitive CrossFit athlete.