​Michael Johnson Breaks His Silence on the Collapse of Grand Slam Track​

The four-time Olympic champion, quiet for more than a year, told The Telegraph the professional track league he founded was undone by a funding shortfall. He says its athletes have now been paid.

​The 5 Benefits Of Massage For Runners, According To A Sports Massage Therapist​

Are you feeling sore after running? Have you tried a runner’s massage?

Getting a massage after running could be a worthwhile investment if you want to take care of your body, prevent injuries, and improve your running performance.

​Weight Training for Runners: Complete Guide​

Emphasizing the importance of consistency and progression in strength training for runners.

​12 Ultimate Pre-Race Breakfasts To Fuel Your Next PR​

Although it may seem like your actual training leading up to a race will nearly wholly determine whether you run a PR or have a bad race performance, your pre-race breakfast can actually make or break the difference between a PR-smashing race and falling short.

​The 7 Key Steps In Returning To Running After Injury​

Plus, how not to get injured in the first place.

​The Big Marathons and Half-Marathons You Can Still Enter Without a Lottery​

New York Road Runners has added a drawing to its 9+1 program, the last dependable way to earn a New York City Marathon place. Here are the big road races, from Frankfurt to Sacramento, where getting in still comes down to signing up rather than luck.

​Stephen Biebelhausen Runs a Mile World Record Pushing a Stroller​

The former Miami University runner covered the distance at the Guardian Mile in Cleveland on Saturday, faster than the Guinness world record for the event, a mark still pending ratification.

​Max Jolliffe on Winning Badwater 135, Heat Training & His Path to Running​

Max Jolliffe is one of the most followed ultrarunners on the internet, and in July 2026 he became the fastest man in the 49-year history of Badwater 135, finishing Death Valley's brutal 135-mile course (ending with a 12-mile climb up Mount Whitney Portal Road, in temperatures hitting 118°F) in 20 hours 53 minutes, on his very first attempt. In this episode, Michael talks to Max about his journey from Newport Beach surf-and-skate culture to ultrarunning champion, the science behind his heat training, his race-day battle for the lead at Badwater, how he balances content creation with elite racing, and why Cocodona has become his "white whale."

Quick Sprints:

• ​8 Long Run Variations To Build Endurance, Speed, And Power​
• ​Half Marathon Training Plan Database​
• ​Squats For Runners: 20 Variations To Try​

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