Running Guides
Straight, practical advice on the things runners actually ask about. No jargon, no hype.
Anatomy of a Running Plan
The complete breakdown of how a good plan is built: phases, easy vs. quality days, pace zones, every workout type, and the rules that keep you healthy.
Read the guide →State of the BQ 2026
Standards got faster, steep courses got penalized, and the cutoff keeps biting. Here is the current math on qualifying for Boston, and which courses still make sense.
Read the guide →Race Day Essentials: The Complete Checklist
Everything to sort before the gun goes off, plus the stuff you can leave at home.
Read the guide →How to Choose Running Shoes (Without Overthinking It)
How to pick shoes that actually work for you, starting with fit.
Read the guide →What to Wear Running by Temperature
Dress for the run you’re about to have, not the cold you feel standing still.
Read the guide →Why Rest Days Matter
You don’t get faster during the hard run. You get faster recovering from it.
Read the guide →What Is VO2max, and How Do You Raise It?
Your aerobic ceiling — what sets it, and the training that lifts it.
Read the guide →Why Easy Runs Should Be Easy
The hard part of easy running is keeping it easy.
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