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Training for Women Over 40: The Real Guide to Bone Density, Strength, and Racing Smart
Learn how training for women over 40 should change, from bone density and strength work to smarter race choices, with masters coach Kim Nedeau.

Nick Klastava
Sep 17


Carbs Per Hour for Runners: Why the Old Fueling Ceiling Moved
How many carbs per hour for runners is actually right? Sports nutritionists Jaclyn Sklaver and Emma Harvie on the 60 gram ceiling, gut training, and bicarb.

Nick Klastava
Aug 27


How Many Marathons Is Too Many? A Coach’s Case for Racing Less and Recovering More
Coach Corky on stacking marathons, party pacing, influencer race schedules, and what real marathon recovery looks like for everyday runners.

Nick Klastava
Aug 13


One Bad Run Is Not a Verdict: How to Bounce Back From a Bad Run
You had a rough run, not a moral failing. A bad run is a single noisy data point, not a verdict on your fitness. Here are the five things resilient runners do in the 24 hours after a bad run to bounce back and keep improving.

Nick Klastava
Aug 12


How to Train for a Marathon: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to train for your marathon in one place: how long the build takes, what your weeks should look like, fueling, pacing, the taper, and recovery. Evidence-based, coach-written, no fluff.

Nick Klastava
Jul 19


Summer Fueling and Hydration Guide for Running: What Actually Works in the Heat
Sports dietitian Stevie Lyn Smith on hydration strategy, sweat testing, carb needs, and caffeine timing for running in summer heat and humidity.

Nick Klastava
Jun 25


Back of the Pack Runner, Front of Mind: What It’s Really Like to Run Boston Slow
Marathoner Avelyn on being a back of the pack runner at Boston, why run-walk is a legitimate strategy, and what the sport gets wrong about slower runners.

Nick Klastava
Jun 18


Who Are You Really Racing? Chip Times, Cheating, and the Integrity of Running
Why fudging your Strava time and banned substances in amateur running matter more than you think. Coaches Amanda Katz and Nick Klastava on integrity in the sport.

Nick Klastava
Jun 4


Post-Race Nutrition Explained: What to Eat After a Race to Recover Faster
Sports dietitian Meg Mahoney breaks down exactly what to eat and drink after a race to recover faster, from the first 30 minutes to the following week.

Nick Klastava
Apr 23


Race Day Prep: The Complete Blueprint to Run Your Best Race
A complete race day blueprint from coaches Amanda Katz and Nick Klastava, covering logistics, carb loading, sleep, pacing strategy, and common race day mistakes.

Nick Klastava
Apr 9


Late Start, Real Career: What Nike Pro Gabi Rooker Wants Late Bloomer Runner's to Know
Nike professional marathoner Gabi Rooker on starting running post-college, balancing a PA career with pro training, IVF and surgery mid-cycle, and advice for late bloomers.

Nick Klastava
Mar 26


What can we learn from the World Championships marathon about racing in the heat?
The 2025 World Championships marathon in Tokyo featured hot and humid conditions. Here's what we can learn from the pros.

Johanna Gretschel
Sep 25, 2025


Sport Without Integrity Is Just Performance Art
Doping scandals aren’t new, but this feels different. Ruth Chepng’etich’s suspension after running the fastest women’s marathon in history marks a new chapter in our sport’s long struggle with integrity. And it’s not a good one.

Elisabeth Scott
Jul 19, 2025


How to Taper Like a Champion for Race Day
So, you've put in the work, you've crushed your long runs, and now it’s time for the taper. But wait... What exactly is tapering? Should you

Elisabeth Scott
Mar 28, 2025
The Running Explained Blog
Real talk. Nerdy facts. Occasional sass.
We cover training, fueling and nutrition, injury and recovery, strength, racing, gear, and mindset, all backed by the actual science, not the internet's latest hot take.
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