The world record for the Men’s Mile has managed to stand the test of time for over two decades now, but who holds the title and how did we get to the current record? The singular mile is often considered to be one of the QUICKER events within the track and field contingent. For many…
No matter what your skill level is, running 5k within 20 minutes can be done with some practice and PERSEVERANCE. 5k is equivalent to 3.107 miles, which isn’t that far to run within the 20-minute timeframe. Many people are put off by the 20-minute deadline! They talk themselves out of running that fast. They are…
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If you live in San Francisco, there is a good chance that you have participated in Bay to Breakers. If you haven’t, then you know someone who has. As a way to lift the spirits of the city after the dreadful 1906 Earthquake, Bay to Breakers has been around for well over 100 years. What…
Mud runs like Tough Mudder have grown in popularity over the years, with many who have grown bored with their regular exercise routine, flocking to enter these fun, but intense races. Mud runs are CHALLENGING racecourses, where participants need to crawl, leap, and climb through intense obstacle courses filled with mud, cargo nets, and all…
There’s something incredibly admirable about watching marathon runners reach the finish line, while their loved ones cheer them on from the sidelines. These athletes take the standard marathon distance of 26.2 miles, looking graceful as ever, despite the mental and physical challenges of such endurance. However, during the intense race many runners experience unwanted bowel…
Time for a history lesson today, as we explore the reason why the marathon is exactly 26 miles, and 385 yards. One of the biggest MILESTONES in a runner’s career is being able to run a marathon. For comparison: An entire loop around Central Park, New York, is about 6.1 miles. So circling 4 rounds…
If you’ve ever watched a marathon, you might have noticed marathon runners wrapped in foil blankets after a race. If you’ve just taken up running or are just a spectator of the sport, you might be wondering: Why do runners wear those silver blankets after a marathon? During a marathon, your body temperature rises. After…
If you’re going to Tough Mudder without a team and need some tips to help you get through it alone, you’re in the right place. Tough Mudder is full of obstacles for participants to tackle on their route. There are only a few obstacles where you might need help. In this article, I will explore…
If you have mastered the basics of running and are looking for a challenge that really pushes you, then you are in the right place: here are eight of the toughest races around the world – if you dare to tackle them! There are several types of races, and each requires a different amount of…
The Spartan Race is a number of obstacles within a race of a varied distance. It could be from a short 3 miles to an entire marathon length. One of the obstacles is called bucket carry (bucket brigade), in which the competitor has to carry a 5-gallon bucket full of gravel between 200 and 400…