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By Ryan Scelza In 2025, I ran more than 1,000 miles for the first time. That number still surprises me a little, not because it is extraordinary, but because I don’t necessarily think of myself as a “serious” runner.  I don’t structure my weeks around rigid training plans, I run races for fun, and most days my goal is simply to get out the door. Having ended 2024 with consistent miles, I set a loose goal of 1,000-plus miles for the new year.  As part of that, and what has allowed me to monitor progress, is how I track my…

By Jim Burnett Blame it on the Midnight, Shame on the Moon for evoking emotional longings.For conjuring unattainable dreams.Leading only to heartbreak. As with loving, so with running. Yogis say, Observe and accept.  In meditation touch the rough surface of the back of your palate with the tip of your tongue.In your mind draw a vertical line from there to the center of the frontal lobe.Imagine a full moon floating there.Relax.Accept the moon as it is.It is what it is.Let your mind empty. Let the tension in your neck and shoulders drain down your spine and onto the ground.Left trailing behind.…

This month, we asked for your favorite running-related and running-adjacent podcasts and social media accounts to help you pass those cold winter months. Here are some of what our teammates suggested: I’m sure I won’t be the only one to suggest SWAP (Some Work, All Play), but the Roches are entertaining and offer great insights into coaching, performing, and science.  Ditto the Freetrail podcast.  The Trail Network podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trail-network-podcast/id1738325869 Not a running podcast, but this episode with Nick Thompson is great (as is Nick): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-takeaways/id1526080983?i=1000737218945 I might add a few good YouTube accounts:  The Hemmings Jeff Pelletier  Clayton Young  Dumb…