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Amby Burfoot
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Runner's Life

Make Intervals EASIER & More Effective; How Long Does A $500 Shoe Last? “Top Down” Injury Prevention

PLUS: 8 ways to run smoother and faster; Mental health of multi-marathoners; Have we all gone protein crazy? Free sweat rate calculator

11 min read1 day ago

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Make Intervals EASIER & More Effective; How Long Does A $500 Shoe Last? “Top Down” Injury Prevention

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Amby Burfoot
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Runner's Life

Exercise Like Hunter-Gatherers; Stride Right For Faster Running; The Magic Of Run-Walk Training

PLUS: Learn to love your workouts; Proof that infrared lamps boost recovery; 4 steps to prevent knee injuries; Pills used by ultra runners

10 min readMay 9, 2024

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Exercise Like Hunter-Gatherers; Stride Right For Faster Running; The Magic Of Run-Walk Training

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Amby Burfoot
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Runner's Life

Train Less, Run Faster (Yes, You CAN); Be Younger Than Your Birthdays; Lessons From 6-Day Runners

PLUS: Shorter strides = fewer injuries; 10 ways to beat pre-race nerves; How to control pelvic floor issues; Why soldiers need “super boots”

10 min readMay 2, 2024

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Train Less, Run Faster (Yes, You CAN); Be Younger Than Your Birthdays; Lessons From 6-Day Runners

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Amby Burfoot
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Runner's Life

You Can Run (And Hide) From Disease; What NOT To Eat Before Races; Beware The “ANTS” In Your Head

PLUS: Breathe strong to run strong; Why women runners need strength training; How to beat calf pain; 7 habits of optimal health

9 min readApr 25, 2024

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You Can Run (And Hide) From Disease; What NOT To Eat Before Races; Beware The “ANTS” In Your Head

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Amby Burfoot
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Runner's Life

Run Or Walk Between Intervals? Loneliness Linked To Lifespan; Amazing But True— You Run As You Think

PLUS: Guide to healthy feet; Get rid of tight muscles; Boosting vo2 max increases longevity; The best knee therapies

10 min readApr 11, 2024

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Run Or Walk Between Intervals? Loneliness Linked To Lifespan; Amazing But True— You Run As You Think

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Amby Burfoot
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Runner's Life

Peak Right With The Perfect Taper; The Best Drink For Longevity; How To Decrease Harassment Of Women

PLUS: The power of self massage; positive news on negative heels; the truth about sleep & performance; the new science of “durability”

11 min readApr 4, 2024

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Peak Right With The Perfect Taper; The Best Drink For Longevity; How To Decrease Harassment Of Women

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Amby Burfoot
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Runner's Life

4 Form Changes That Boost Running Economy; Is Intermittent Fasting Killing You?

PLUS: The secret to consistent training; how ginger can “spice up” your health; the transgender debate; why are ultras suddenly so popular?

10 min readMar 31, 2024

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4 Form Changes That Boost Running Economy; Is Intermittent Fasting Killing You?

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Amby Burfoot
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Runner's Life

Breakthrough! Simple Form Changes To Boost Your Running Economy; Complete Atrial Fibrillation Guide

PLUS: Your life depends on exercise; The truth about those mind strategies; Best training-plan structure; Camille Herron’s amazing endurance

12 min readMar 14, 2024

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Breakthrough! Simple Form Changes To Boost Your Running Economy; Complete Atrial Fibrillation Guide

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Amby Burfoot
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Runner's Life

New Way To Train Your Brain; Can Plant Diets Support Strong Bones? When Science Looks At Ice Baths

PLUS: Big news about exercise vs depression & suicide; how to reduce falls on the run (weird, but true); why are East Africans so fast?

12 min readMar 7, 2024

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New Way To Train Your Brain; Can Plant Diets Support Strong Bones? When Science Looks At Ice Baths

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Amby Burfoot
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Runner's Life

Change Your Pace, Stride, Or Hills To Reduce Injuries; Can You Run Off A Hangover; Yes, Caffeine Gum

PLUS: 5 ways to boost your VO2 max; No more bonking; Thanks to all “dead last” finishers; Some runners need to blood UN-DOPE

9 min readFeb 29, 2024

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Change Your Pace, Stride, Or Hills To Reduce Injuries; Can You Run Off A Hangover; Yes, Caffeine Gum

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Amby Burfoot

Amby Burfoot

I am the 1968 Boston Marathon winner, former editor of Runner's World Magazine, book author, and editor of the weekly newsletter, "Run Long, Run Healthy."

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