Competitor.com http://running.competitor.com Your Online Source for Running Fri, 22 Jun 2018 20:09:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.5.2 http://running.competitor.com/files/2017/06/cropped-android-chrome-512x512-32x32.png Competitor.com http://running.competitor.com 32 32 Love Your Maximalist Shoes? What You Need to Know http://running.competitor.com/2018/06/injury-prevention/love-your-maximalist-shoes-what-you-need-to-know_146421 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 20:09:25 +0000 http://running.competitor.com/?p=146421 Mobility, balance and stability are important for all runners, regardless of what style of shoe you you wear.

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]]> Friday Workout: The Hill-Tempo Sandwich http://running.competitor.com/2018/06/training/workout-of-the-week-the-tempo-hill-sandwich_146778 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 14:12:27 +0000 http://running.competitor.com/?p=146778 This workout mixes two training elements into the same workout—giving you more bang for your buck!

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]]> 6 Key Factors To Achieving Your Marathon Goal http://running.competitor.com/2018/06/training/6-key-factors-to-achieving-your-marathon-goal_135347 Thu, 21 Jun 2018 21:01:35 +0000 http://running.competitor.com/?p=135347 Coach Greg McMillan shares a few critical, controllable factors that contribute to whether or not you will run well race day.

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]]> Should You Lose Weight and Train for a Race at the Same Time? http://running.competitor.com/2018/06/nutrition/should-you-lose-weight-and-train-for-a-race-at-the-same-time_147225 Thu, 21 Jun 2018 14:05:30 +0000 http://running.competitor.com/?p=147225 Running can help you lose weight, but losing weight and racing fast are two distinctly different goals.

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]]> Yuki Kawauchi Added to Chicago Marathon Roster http://running.competitor.com/2018/06/news/yuki-kawauchi-added-to-chicago-marathon-roster_172405 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 20:57:49 +0000 http://running.competitor.com/?p=172405 This fall, Boston Marathon champion Yuki Kawauchi will be heading to the Chicago Marathon’s starting line and will be joined by fellow

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]]> The Rundown: Brooks Levitate 2 http://running.competitor.com/2018/06/the-rundown/the-rundown-brooks-levitate-2_171356 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 18:01:03 +0000 http://running.competitor.com/?p=171356 THE RUNDOWN: Brooks Levitate 2 delivers a consistently smooth ride but has room for improvement Surface: Road    Pronation: Neutral  

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]]> Tim Freriks Primed For a Win at Western States http://running.competitor.com/2018/06/trail-running/tim-freriks-primed-to-win-western-states_171379 Tue, 19 Jun 2018 21:49:46 +0000 http://running.competitor.com/?p=171379 Ultrarunner Tim Freriks seems like the kind of person who is naturally good at anything he does. But he would never tell you that. When

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]]> One-Hour Workout: Uphill Tempo Run http://running.competitor.com/2018/06/training/one-hour-workout-uphill-tempo-run_171361 Tue, 19 Jun 2018 18:10:02 +0000 http://running.competitor.com/?p=171361 No matter the surface or distance—from 5K’s to 10K’s and 100-milers in the mountains—everyone can benefit from hill training. Over

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]]> 7 Eco-Friendly Products for the All-Natural Runner http://running.competitor.com/2018/06/shoes-and-gear/eco-friendly-products-for-the-all-natural-runner_171339 Mon, 18 Jun 2018 22:14:20 +0000 http://running.competitor.com/?p=171339 No doubt that as an avid runner, you’re probably cognizant of the importance of protecting not only your body but also the terrain you

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]]> Expert Tips on Becoming a Forever Runner http://running.competitor.com/2018/06/training/expert-tips-on-becoming-a-forever-runner_171331 Mon, 18 Jun 2018 15:50:56 +0000 http://running.competitor.com/?p=171331 Article originally appeared on Women’s Running. Get enough sleep.“The average woman sleeps six hours and 45 minutes per night but

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]]> Bad Goals Runners Love to Set & What to Focus on Instead http://running.competitor.com/2018/06/training/bad-goals-runners-love-to-set-what-to-focus-on-instead_171315 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 22:21:07 +0000 http://running.competitor.com/?p=171315 Runners love to set goals, and for good reason. They can help us get out the door for a tempo run when it’s cold and rainy, others help

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]]> 4 Bodyweight Exercises You Can Do Anywhere http://running.competitor.com/2018/06/training/bodyweight-exercises-can-anywhere_153468 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 16:55:50 +0000 http://running.competitor.com/?p=153468 Strength train without weights or any equipment with these four simple bodyweight exercises.

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]]> Reebok & Midnight Runners Launch 2nd US Chapter http://running.competitor.com/2018/06/news/reebok-midnight-runners-launch-2nd-us-chapter_171279 Thu, 14 Jun 2018 21:19:10 +0000 http://running.competitor.com/?p=171279 After graduating from Cass Business School in the UK, Greg Drach decided that he wanted to run a marathon a year as way to prove to himself

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]]> 6 Firecracker Races to Run This 4th of July http://running.competitor.com/2018/06/news/6-firecracker-races-to-run-this-4th-of-july_171218 Thu, 14 Jun 2018 16:21:13 +0000 http://running.competitor.com/?p=171218 Running a race to celebrate Independence Day has become just as much of a tradition as firing up the barbecue grill and watching fireworks.

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]]> Competitor Boulder Offices For Lease http://running.competitor.com/2018/06/news/competitor-boulder-offices-lease_171269 Thu, 14 Jun 2018 10:13:27 +0000 http://running.competitor.com/?p=171269 Competitor’s Boulder office is moving and our high-end, open-plan office is available for lease. The 10,239-square-foot space offers

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]]> The Top 4 Training Mistakes in Ultrarunning http://running.competitor.com/2018/06/training/top-4-training-mistakes-ultrarunning_150447 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 22:42:28 +0000 http://running.competitor.com/?p=150447 Where does training go wrong for ultras?

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]]> Adidas & Parley Fight for Our Oceans With New UltraBoost’s http://running.competitor.com/2018/06/shoes-and-gear/adidas-and-parley-ultraboost-shoe_171194 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 17:25:15 +0000 http://running.competitor.com/?p=171194 On Friday, June 8, more than 1,500 people participated in the Adidas x Parley Run for the Oceans 5K at Temescal Gateway Park in Los

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]]> How to Transition from Marathons to Ultras http://running.competitor.com/2018/06/trail-running/transitioning-from-marathons-to-ultras_171184 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 18:20:14 +0000 http://running.competitor.com/?p=171184 When Carrie Satterfield crossed the finish line after a November marathon in Wynne, Arkansas, she felt a longing. By all measures, the race

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]]> The Best Hats to Add to Your Running Attire http://running.competitor.com/2018/06/shoes-and-gear/the-best-hats-to-add-to-your-running-attire_171167 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 22:59:17 +0000 http://running.competitor.com/?p=171167 Whether you’re going for a quick run in the rain or logging longer miles on a sunny afternoon, one of the easiest ways to keep yourself

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]]> A DIY Guide to Managing IT Band Syndrome http://running.competitor.com/2018/06/injury-prevention/a-diy-guide-to-managing-it-band-syndrome_131765 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 15:52:26 +0000 http://running.competitor.com/?p=131765 What causes it, and what can you do?

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