Archive | Marathon Science

Why Most Elite Marathoners Heel Strike (And Why You Should Stop Worrying About It)

Jan 1, 2026

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Why Most Elite Marathoners Heel Strike (And Why You Should Stop Worrying About It)

Why Sitting in a Hot Tub Might Boost VO2max Like an Altitude Camp

Dec 25, 2025

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Why Sitting in a Hot Tub Might Boost VO2max Like an Altitude Camp

Dec 18, 2025

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Why Baking Soda Could Help You Surge at Mile 20—Or Ruin Your Race by Mile 5

Dec 11, 2025

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Do Super Shoes Actually Work at 9:00 Pace? The Science Might Surprise You

Nov 27, 2025

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Why Your Heart Rate Stays High—And Why Spiking It Beats Endless Zone 2

Nov 13, 2025

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The Mile 20 Caffeine Mistake That’s Costing You Minutes—And How Pros Avoid It

Nov 6, 2025

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Your Post-Run Electrolyte Drink Might Be Useless (and What Actually Works)

Oct 30, 2025

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90% of Your Runs Don’t Need Electrolytes—Here’s When They Actually Matter

Oct 24, 2025

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Why You Don’t Need Electrolytes—And When They Actually Matter

Oct 17, 2025

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🏃‍♂️ Could Running Less During Your Taper Be the Secret to Your Fastest Marathon Yet?

Oct 9, 2025

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VO2 Max Drops in 12 Days?! How to Keep 90% of Your Fitness After Your Marathon

Sep 25, 2025

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Free Speed: How to Use Caffeine to Shave Minutes off Your Marathon

Sep 18, 2025

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Why Your $500 Smartwatch Keeps Lying During Intervals—and the Fix

Sep 11, 2025

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When Eating After a Run Actually Matters—And How It Boosts Recovery