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Training advice for serious runners

Paces, periodization, and everything in between.

October 16, 2026·8 min read

Is a Running Coach Worth It? Coach vs Training App vs AI Coach

Running coaches cost $30 to $300 a month, apps like Runna cost $20, and AI coaches are built into your watch. Here's who actually needs a coach, who's better off with an app, and who just needs a real training plan, from a 44-year-old marathoner who's tried the options.

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October 15, 2026·6 min read

Best Running Hats for Men: The 3 I Actually Wear (and Why)

I've worn a running hat on almost every run for the past 3 years. Here are the 3 running hats for men I actually own, from Brooks and Lululemon, plus which one is best for hot runs, which one looks normal, and what to look for if you have a big head.

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October 14, 2026·10 min read

Tempo Run vs Threshold Run: What's the Difference, and Does It Matter?

Tempo run and threshold run usually mean the same workout, but not always. Here's what lactate threshold actually is, how fast your tempo runs should be, the benefits and risks, and why your Garmin might label it differently.

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October 14, 2026·6 min read

How to Use Your Flex Spending (FSA) or HSA on Running Gear: Watches, Gels, and Home Gym Equipment

Got flex money that expires December 31? Here's how my wife and I use our flex spending and HSA on running watches, gels, and home gym equipment through Truemed, which brands work, and what to know before you buy.

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October 13, 2026·8 min read

Adidas Boston 13 Review After 100 Miles: Durability, Workouts, and Who It's For

100 miles of workouts, a 5K PR, rain runs, and zero noticeable outsole wear. My long-term Adidas Boston 13 review from a 6'5" runner, plus who should buy it and who shouldn't.

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October 12, 2026·9 min read

How to Breathe While Running (And Why Your Breathing Probably Isn't the Problem)

Struggling to breathe on your runs? Your breathing technique probably isn't the issue. Here's what the research says about nasal breathing, rhythmic breathing, breathing trainers, and side stitches, and the one fix that actually works.

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