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Running

Nutrition

Endurance Fuel

Run, bike, and swim longer—and stronger—with the right foods.

Nutrition

How to Fuel For Your Workout

Eat and drink at the right times to take your training to a new level.

Nutrition

Q&A: Eat Before Morning Run

Our resident nutritionist explains how to properly fuel for your morning run.

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Run Through the Ages

Keep your wheels turning to stay strong and pain-free for life.

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Trust Your Senses on Race Day

It's not only your arms and legs that carry you across the finish line.

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Q&A: Running with Core Performance Program

How to incorporate your own running plan into one of our training programs.

The Performance Life

Music Recommendation for Runners

Why your workout playlist could throw off your technique.

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Probiotics Benefit Distance Runners

Beneficial bacteria found in certain foods helped cut the rate and length of respiratory illness for long-distance runners.

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Q&A: Nutrition Tips for Ultra-Endurance Athletes

What to eat when your athletic event lasts for days.

Recovery

Q&A: Tight IT Band

How to loosen up the band of tissue that runs along the side of your leg from your hip to your knee.

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Q&A: How Do I Incorporate CPE and Marathon Training?

How to mix our endurance training program with your own running plan.

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Q&A: Get Rid of Side Cramps When Running

Three simple steps to get rid of runner's stitch.

Recovery

Q&A: Prevent Shin Splints

How to identify the cause of shin pain and help keep it from returning.

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Run Away from Traffic

Cars aren't the only dangers for road runners.

Movement

Q&A: Burning Lungs

Use interval training to improve your anaerobic threshold.

Movement

You Can't Run to Get Fit

You should not run to get fit, but be fit when you run, if you must.

Movement

Burn Twice as Many Calories Running

There's an easy way to double your calorie burn in the same time. Run, don't walk.

Core Performance Endurance Book

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Core Performance Endurance Book

As the third installment in Mark Verstegen’s Core Performance series, the Endurance book offers a new application of the workout program designed specifically for the endurance athlete and focused intently on the muscles of the core – the shoulders, hips and midsection.

Core Performance Endurance DVD

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Core Performance Endurance DVD

Improve your endurance with instructional video featuring Mark Verstegen, exercise programs, and a complete recovery and nutrition program.

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adidas® miCoach Pacer

miCoach Pacer listens to your heart, tracks your pace, and gives you real-time audible coaching while you walk, run, or ride.

Athlete's Performance

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Q&A: When is it Too Cold to Run Outside?

Find out how to protect yourself from the chill when out for a run.

Movement

How to Become a Barefoot Athlete

Use Mark Verstegen's advice to ease your way into barefoot training.

Success Stories

How One Runner Qualified for the Boston Marathon by Running Less

With the help of Core Performance's corporate wellness program, this HR analyst shifted her running mindset to realize her goal.

Mindset

What’s Your Healthy Tipping Point?

Blogger Caitlin Boyle shares her thoughts on keeping a healthy attitude, women-only races, and the impact of a tall glass of water.

Nutrition

Study: Bananas as Workout Fuel

A new study found that bananas may be a good source of fuel during long workouts and races.