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The Rebuild, Entry 02, Training Log: Inside My Marathon Training Block
A look inside my marathon training block my 2nd straight solo 20-miler, a workout that brought back my old self, and why I'm chasing a sub-3 hour finish at Indianapolis.

Nick Klastava
Oct 11


Super Trainers vs. Super Shoes: Which Max-Cushion Running Tool Do You Need?
Super trainers and super shoes both use bouncy foam and tall stacks, but they do different jobs. Here is how to tell them apart and pick the right one.

Andrew Cantor
Aug 23


How to Build a Three-Shoe Running Rotation
A three-shoe rotation spreads training stress, lowers injury risk, and extends the life of your race-day shoes. Here is how to build one that works.

Andrew Cantor
Aug 12


The Real Reason Endurance Fueling Got So Good (Hint: It's Your Gut)
Endurance fueling changed more in ten years than the previous fifty. Here is what actually works, sorted by evidence, from a coach who lives by it.

Nick Klastava
Aug 2


Carbon Plate Running Shoes: Do They Cause Injuries? A Coach's Guide to Racing Fast and Staying Healthy
Carbon-plated super shoes can shave minutes off your marathon time but the same technology that makes you faster quietly raises your risk of stress fractures, Achilles issues, and plantar fasciitis. Here's the science behind the speed, the injury risks nobody talks about, and the exact protocol we use with our athletes to get faster without breaking down.

Andrew Cantor
Jul 12
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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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