For the running curious ... www.fitandwell.com/exercise/run... #runchat

Top Americans were Charlie Lawrence who placed 6th, and Courtney Olsen who took 7th on the women's side. www.irunfar.com/2026-comrade...

Which legumes are best at inhibiting the enzymes that allow cancer to become invasive? nutritionfacts.org/blog/which-b...

For cyclists, a big debate is between passive vs. active heat acclimation. Passive methods include using a sauna, as opposed to active methods such as exercising in a hot environment or with extra clothes. Which yields better results? Here’s what the science says. trainright.com/passive-vs-a...

A dozen easy miles, wrapping up a big week with 58 total. Biggest week in quite a while. Thankful for the ability to run. Thankful for the running community. Thankful for my Shokz earbuds that allow me to listen to podcasts and music while being able to hear my surroundings. Onward!

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Your complete guide to the Comrades Marathon — the world's oldest and largest ultra — including the course, the contenders, the history and how to follow Sunday's 99th edition from anywhere. marathonhandbook.com/everything-y... #runchat

Ultra runners and others are pushing carb intake higher than what most nutrition guidelines say. The old 30-60 grams per hour advice gave way to 90g per hour. Now its 100g or more. A look at one of the most interesting shifts in nutrition in endurance sport. marathonhandbook.com/are-runners-...

As a database of judicial rulings compiled by journalists at @politico.com shows, ICE is violating the constitutional rights of people in the USA.

Broken Arrow is this weekend. Here's a preview of Sunday's highly competitive 23K. www.irunfar.com/2026-broken-...

4-hour run, race prep four weeks before the big day. Looking forward to getting out on the course once more in a couple of weeks. For now, recovery time. And that means clean vegan protein from Gnarly Nutrition. Keep showing up. Redefine your possible. Believe.

I was supposed to run the Night Owl Trail Marathon in SW Ohio for the third time today. 🏃 But I withdrew weeks ago due to injury. I'm back to running and looking ahead to racing Night Owl in the future. Among reasons: • Running the trails at night. 🌙 ... (1/2) www.runspirited.com/single-post/...

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Strength training has earned a reputation among trail runners akin to flossing: you know you should be doing it, but you don’t always prioritize it until something goes really, really wrong. By Zoe Rom via UltraSignUp trailhead.ultrasignup.com/training-nut...

"Some days I’m hopeful, some days I’m not." — Katie Schide, the former UTMB and Western States winner who has been left with more questions than answers as she battles a persistent injury. run247.com/running-news...

A look at some of the challenges the IAU 50k World Championships faces in garnering attention and consider ways to increase participation, not just for the 50k but for all of the federated ultra running world championships. www.irunfar.com/how-do-we-el...

My wife and I just spent 6 days in New York City, visiting our son. All of us have Celiac Disease and two are plant-based so finding only gluten-free + plant-based places to eat was a must. Honestly, I've never been to a city that is easier for Celiacs. (1/2) www.runspirited.com/single-post/...

No hotel bike so time for the elliptical. 3 miles, 32:40, felt good to get the legs moving. Looking ahead to big weekend, just under a month from race day. Keep showing up. #runchat

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Shalini Bhajjan stumbled into race directing, made every wrong turn, and now has created 12 trail races in St. Louis. Her advice? "Don't replicate someone else's blueprint. Be the person who brings the weird, the wonderful, and the unexpected." Full interview: www.runspirited.com/single-post/...

Taking steps to combat inflammation doesn’t require an expensive overhaul “detox” or a lifestyle reset. Small tweaks to something as basic as your morning routine can make a difference in your body’s natural ability to regulate inflammation. Five habits to get started. www.self.com/story/simple...

7 easy miles by the ocean, enjoyed running by it once again. Kept the pace easy breezy. Keep showing up. Find joy. Redefine your possible. #runchat

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ABBOTT World Marathon Majors today confirmed that the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon will join the series in 2027 to become the eighth member of the series. www.worldmarathonmajors.com/content-hub/... #runchat

Motivation doesn't always come first — sometimes you have to move before your mind catches up. Here's the science-backed approach that breaks a running slump without willpower or punishment. marathonhandbook.com/behavioral-a... #wednesdaymotivation #runchat

RIP to Mark "Mace" Macy, who passed away Monday after a long battle with Alzheimer's. I interviewed Travis, his son, a few years back when both of our dads were in different stages of Alzheimer's. Here's a look back at that article. www.runspirited.com/single-post/...

9 miles with 25 minutes at marathon pace on the boardwalk in Wildwood. Nice to be so close to water once again even if it’s a work trip. Keep showing up. Redefine your possible. Believe. #runchat #keepshowingup

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Feet are made up of more than 150 muscles, tendons, joints, bones and ligaments. It can be hard to know how foot mechanics contribute to movement. While the Achilles tendon and plantar fascia are discussed, other areas are just as important for runners to know. runningmagazine.ca/sections/tra...

Motivation doesn't always come first — sometimes you have to move before your mind catches up. Here's the science-backed approach that breaks a running slump without willpower or punishment. marathonhandbook.com/behavioral-a... #runchat

Running a marathon is supposed to be hard, which is a great reason to run one (or more). Most people assume the hardest part is physical. But the real battle is mental. Zero dark thirty runs are hard. When you’re exhausted, it’s hard. marathonhandbook.com/running-a-ma... #runchat

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Trails > Treadmill. runningmagazine.ca/sections/tra... #runchat

As a running coach, I ❤️ seeing athletes improve. Like this 68-YO who was 2nd in her AG, 3 hours ahead of 3rd, at a 50K. "I'm less afraid of the distance now because, like you said, fading at the end is not a requirement if you fuel properly. I was having fun out there." #runchat #mondaymotivation

Nearly every cyclist wants to climb faster, but most focus on the wrong things. High sustainable power and relatively low body weight are key components of cycling uphill faster, but there are skills, tactics, and fueling strategies you can use to go faster. trainright.com/cycling-trai...

A rare Monday run since I have a very early Tuesday. 7 easy miles As heat and humidity rise, make sure you have high-quality, moisture-wicking gear. That's why I trust Mudgear. Their gear is ideal for runners, cyclists and others. Try Mudgear and use my code HENRY15 for 15% off. bit.ly/3LwV6LF

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My #MondayMotivation is out, featuring Shalini Bhajjan, Terrain Trail Runners race director. 👈 Shalini — June’s featured RD in my monthly series — didn't set out to become a race director. There was no five-year plan, no vision board, no blueprint. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ 📋 (1/2) www.runspirited.com/so/adPwTgucz...

New research puts two popular sweat analyzers to the test — and the results are promising but come with a catch every runner should know. marathonhandbook.com/should-you-t...

Scott Abbott, CIM executive director, said the expansion could move the race into the top five marathons in the country by size. “Maybe only behind, you know, the major marathons — Boston, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and then Sacramento,” he said. marathonhandbook.com/california-i... #runchat

“We try not to smoke around our kids, why would we send them to school with a baloney sandwich?” nutritionfacts.org/blog/how-big...

Heat acclimation is now a mainstream training intervention for trail and ultra runners, whether they are preparing for a hot race or using heat training to mimic altitude training. Unfortunately, a big mistake runners make is doing too much of it. Here's a guide. trainright.com/ultrarunners...

An easy 10K with plenty of heat and humidity. Just focused on the @richroll.bsky.social podcast with Max Jolliffe, an incredible episode. I had heard Max on other podcasts previously but this interview went way deeper. High recommend! Keep showing up. Onward.

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“It’s a bit of a gamble but we are here to play – I’m always optimistic on that side.” run247.com/running-news... #runchat #westernstates

Advanced footwear technology delivers real gains on roads — but trails are a different story. Here's what new research found when it tested super shoes where it actually counts. marathonhandbook.com/do-super-sho... #runchat

Most overuse injuries happen when stress exceeds the body’s ability to adapt. But the harder question is whether a simple training-load metric can reliably tell us who is about to get injured. marathonhandbook.com/can-your-tra...

Double done! 30something heat training ride on indoor bike. Solid day, onward and upward. Keep showing up.

🚨NEWS: FBI records obtained through a Judicial Watch lawsuit reveal that a Butler County Sheriff’s deputy exchanged two emails with Trump shooter Thomas Crooks before the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt. The records remain heavily redacted, concealing the nature of the communications.

AJW takes a look back at heat training protocols for Western States, which is three weeks from today. www.irunfar.com/if-you-cant-... #runchat #westernstates