Yikes, it's been 50 yrs since Bill Rodgers’s first Boston Marathon win in 1975. In this podcast, he tells how he did it (in shoes from Steve Prefontaine), his training (200 miles/week), his biggest "shamateurism" payment, and much more.

This week’s best new running advice >>> New Training Focus--Boost Your “Durability;” How Sweat Lowers Stress; Chasing Every Second Of Improvment; and much more @

This week’s best new running advice >>> Surprising data on return to running after a marathon-training injury. Beware of fake science related to Olympians. Let’s stand and cheer for this 99-yr-old runner. And much more for newsletter subscribers @

New this week at “Run Long, Run Healthy."--Don’t let that massive shoe wall confuse you: Use scientific research to find the best pair of running shoes for you. How to keep your “Body Battery” 100% fully charged. A form fix to stop knee pain. Much more

Joan Benoit Samuelson and Frank Shorter have won BOTH a U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials and the Olympic Marathon. Now, days before the 2024 Marathon Trials, they talk, together, about their personal Trials experiences. On all major podcast players. Details at

New podcast with CJ Albertson, a Marathon Trials dark horse. He tells us how much he made ($$$) from running last year, why he does treadmill works with 11 infrared lights pointed at him, who's going to win the Trials, and much more.

Week’s Best Running Advice: How To Train (And Eat!) For Record Performance; Can Plyometrics Boost Your Endurance AND Your Bones? The Best, Safest Pills For Optimal Sleep; Running Is Good For Your Vertebral Discs. https://t.co/rA3CqFNTod

Our new podcast with Chris Chavez of Citius Mag is now live at "Running: State of the Sport." Chris explains how/why he founded Citius, how it has evolved, what he hopes to achieve, and who will make the U.S. Olympic marathon team. @chrischavez

Happy New Year from "Run Long, Run Healthy". This week: How To Hit Your Goals In 2024--And Every Year; The Best Marathon Warmup; Low-Carb Or Low-Fat For Weight Loss & Cholesterol; How To Train Like Molly Seidel Or Taylor Swift (Take Your Pick).

Our Podcast interview with Conner Mantz, a favorite in the upcoming Marathon Trials, is now live on all your favorite podcast players. More info here:

Run Long, Run Healthy: Running is 15X better than walking vs stomach fat & heart attacks. Should you buy shoes with more cushioning? No worries about pre-race sex. How to boost hemoglobin to run stronger. #running #marathon And much more at

Best new running tips: This simple form fix will make you faster and more efficient. Do “rocker” shoes boost your performance? The best training tool costs $0.00. NCAA champ Parker Valby proves value of cross-training. And much more at

In the latest episode of our podcast, "Running: State of the Sport," George Hirsch and I talk to Olympic Marathon hopeful Keira D'Amato. https://t.co/6Ls1tVYXJZ

At our podcast, "Running: State of the Sport," George Hirsch and I chat with Patti Catalano Dillon, who just received the Abebe Bikila Award from the TCS NYC Marathon. We also discuss highlights and issues surrounding the NYC Marathon.

Best new running research & training advice: How to design your perfect training plan. Why Boston Marathon runners develop GI issues. Truth about the super-shoe advantage. Expert panel: "How to pick your next heart rate monitor. Much more at

Best new running advice this week: How to break out of a rut. Why you should rotate your running shoes. The ultimate marathon warm up = very little. Wait!!!??? There’s a time for decreased carb intake? Much more at

New podast. We chat with Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO of New York Road Runners (and this weekend’s Marathon). Rob has only been on the job since January. He tells us what has surprised him the most, what he enjoys the most, and how the sport can improve.

Best new running advice this week: Must-know data--How long do super shoes remain “super?” Eliud Kipchoge’s surprising marathon breakfast. What you can learn from those crazy ultra runners. Much more at

Best new running advice this week: How to run strong past 40 (like Des Linden). Is running during pregnancy “selfish,” “psychopathic,” and “disgusting?” (Heck, no) Strava reveals secrets of BQ training. How running boosts lifespan by 12 years. And more at

I’m happy and excited to announce that I’m partnering with https://t.co/IS1HfhvaXQ as an editor at large. This includes my weekly email newsletter, “Run Long, Run Healthy.” https://t.co/Nz98Htr45H