by Mens Health | Jan 4, 2018 | Gear-Tech, Running
Running shoe materials and designs are getting more advanced, but they’re still man-made products with distinct lifespans. “These new running shoes are just like any other chemical compound under constant pressure,” says Claire Wood, senior product manager for...
by Mens Health | Nov 11, 2016 | Running
Make these gear mistakes and your race time (and your toenails) may pay the price Lace up your shoes and you’re ready to start running. But if you don’t pay attention to what’s between you and the pavement you’re pounding, your running program can face some...
by Mens Health | Oct 20, 2016 | Running
Runners get hurt. It doesn’t matter if you’re a once-in-a-while, around-the-block guy or a shirt-off racer who logs 80km a week and keeps pacing notes. As many as 79% of distance runners have sustained a lower-extremity injury, a Dutch review reveals. “Most...
by Mens Health | Oct 18, 2016 | Running
Even if you just nailed that 10km road run, you’re probably less prepared to tackle trails than you think. “Because trail running requires so much attention, it’s more like mountain biking or skiing than running on a pavement,” says Dr Travis Stork, host of The...
by Mens Health | Oct 25, 2013 | Running
The 2011 Los Angeles Marathon was going well for Joseph Gabriel. After 41km enduring a cold rain and gusty wind, he was still on pace to break four hours – his goal after four months of training. But as he turned onto the final stretch, just under 300m away, he felt a...
