How Ruth Croft Changed Her Training to Race the 2026 UTMB

Ruth Croft and coach Scott Johnston reveal how downhill-specific sessions, weighted climbs, and strength work are preparing her to defend ... Read Article

Don’t Be Fooled by the Sled: A HYROX Race Is an Endurance Competition

Many athletes underestimate the endurance component of HYROX. Here’s why that’s a mistake and how to strike the right balance ... Read Article

Breathwork for Athletes: Performance, Recovery, and Breathing Exercises

Breathwork exercises can improve health metrics, athletic performance, and recovery. Here's how to add them to your training. Read Article

How Poor Air Quality Affects Performance & What Athletes Can Do About It

Air pollution carries short- and long-term risks for athletes. Using AirTrack while planning your TrainingPeaks sessions can help reduce your ... Read Article

Why Heat Causes GI Stress & How to Adapt Your Fueling Strategy

Heat increases risk of dehydration and GI stress. Learn how to adjust your fueling and hydration strategy to stay safe ... Read Article

Running in the Heat: How to Adjust Your Training & Race-Day Plans

Training for a race in the heat? This article explains how to prepare for a successful (and safe!) finish. Read Article

The Norwegian Training Method Simplified: How to Use It at Any Level 

The Norwegian Method isn’t just double-threshold days and lactate testing; it’s about accumulating more controlled threshold work. Here’s how athletes ... Read Article

Seeing Is Believing: Why Visualizing Your Training Data Makes You Faster

If you’ve ever struggled to trust the process, don’t just tell yourself to trust it. Make it visible. Because sometimes, ... Read Article

Top 5 Running Training Plans for 2026

Ready to take on a new distance or set a new personal best in 2026? These five training plans will ... Read Article

Molly Seidel’s Road to Ultramarathons Starts in New York

A look at the workouts, data, and philosophy guiding her New York City Marathon build and transition to ultras with ... Read Article

Why Your Next Vacation Should Be a Runcation

Make your favorite sport the centerpiece of your time away. Read Article

Training for the UTMB Win: Ruth Croft and Tom Evans Gain Speed

Over 170 kilometers. Three international border crossings. Nearly 10,000 meters in elevation gain. This is UTMB, “the most mythical and ... Read Article