Browsing Tag
Marathon
10 posts
Fruit, Vegetables, and … Bacon?
It turns out your biggest nutritional vice might actually not be so bad after all.
Expert Advice on Running a Marathon
Hayley Birch collects some tips on nutrition, training, psychology, and more.
Running for Science: Guinea Pig for a Day in a Biomechanics Lab
Hayley Birch takes marathon training to an extreme level.
Top 10 Tips for a First-Time Marathon Runner
Hayley Birch’s advice for anyone tackling their first 26.2 miles.
Using the Power of Science to Tackle a Marathon
Hayley Birch subjects herself to a slew of tests in order to determine whether she—or anyone else—was born to run, and to improve her performance. Can she beat her target time?
An Alternative to Running in Marathons, Which Are Stupid
Marathons are generally bad for your health, and the training takes up so much time. Try cutting them in half.
Will Seltzer Hydrate Me?
An in-depth investigation into the replenishing powers of carbonated water.
Can Ethiopia’s Best Runner Become Its Best Politician?
Arguably the greatest long-distance runner ever, Haile Gebrselassie is now aiming for a spot in Ethiopia's parliament.
Why Writers Run
New Yorker editor Nicholas Thompson and staff writer Malcolm Gladwell have been bantering about running and the Olympics. In…