More and more athletes are turning to long-distance running for the unique challenges it presents. There’s a special feeling that comes with conquering longer distances on foot, and striving for progressively longer runs is what motivates many runners to continue to push themselves. Typically runners will tackle their biggest runs during the summer when the temperature is at its peak. …

It’s time to welcome TICKR X to our family of heart rate monitors. The TICKR you know and love is loaded with features to help improve your training such as real-time and accurate heart rate and calorie tracking, Bluetooth and ANT+ dual-band technology, Apple Watch integration, and seamless third-party app compatibility. The all-new TICKR X kicks it up a notch …

Words by Taylor Thomas of Thomas Endurance Coaching Understanding the basics of heart rate training is a valuable skill for all runners. With a firm grasp on concepts such as lactate threshold heart rate (LTHR), maximum heart rate, and heart rate training zones you can ensure that all of your runs are at the appropriate intensity, individualized to your abilities, and …

FSurely logging hundreds of miles per week on the bike must be enough for a training plan, right?! Potentially not…in order to be a complete athlete, it is important to build (all of the systems) not just your cardiovascular endurance! Cross-training can help to enhance your cycling through increased power and decreasing risk of injury. There are a plethora of …