Runner's World US - Issue 6, 2021

In this issue

HE LEARNED TO EMBRACE FAILURE AND SAVED HIS OWN LIFE
Now Christian Hampshire is using his running to empower others in their mental health journeys.
By Jared Beasley

YOUR BUTT (YEP) IS THE SECRET TO BETTER RUNNING
Research shows that powerful glutes help runners go harder. Use these workouts to bolster your backside.
By Kiera Carter

A Complete Guide to the Performance Benefits of Caffeine

TWO-TIME OLYMPIAN AND 2018 Boston Marathon champion Des Linden drinks three to four cups of coffee each day. “I’m a huge coffee fan,” Linden says, which should come as no surprise since she and her husband own a coffee company, Linden x Two. “I have two cups first thing in the morning, and it’s beneficial in getting all systems—mind, and body—up and running before I head out the door for my first run,” she adds.

5 mins

How to Manage “Down” Periods When You're Not Training

HOW DO YOU spend your off-season? Let’s back up. Do you have an offseason? The fact that you can run year-round is a very neat element of this sport, but it also means that you should set some personal boundaries.

3 mins

7 Strategies to Conquer Your Fastest Mile Ever

ONE. SINGLE. MILE. For many, the distance is equally attainable and intimidating. When motivation is waning, it’s common to tell yourself “just do one mile” to get going. But when it’s time to race that mile? Well, that’s a different beast.

6 mins

Your Guide to Becoming a Mentor to New Runners

IF YOU KNOW someone new to running or starting to train for their first race, becoming their go-to person to guide them into the sport can be fulfilling. You get to see them reach milestones in their training and improve over time—and ultimately help them achieve their goal of crossing a finish line.

2 mins

Pro Recovery Secrets for Crushing Back-to-Back Races

DUTCH RUNNER SIFAN Hassan wowed the world at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics this summer when she attempted an unprecedented distance triple, competing in the 1500-, 5,000-, and 10,000-meter races. Between heats and finals, Hassan would cover 24,500 meters in barely an eight-day span, with as little as 12 hours between races.

5 mins

Running Helped Me Regain Control of My Life

IN MY FAMILY, we were expected to do well in school and also participate in sports. I ran cross country and track, and like practically everybody else in Minnesota, I played hockey. Then in my junior year, I discovered alcohol and pot. Athletics completely fell away, and I just kind of scraped through the rest of high school.

2 mins

EMBRACING FAILURE

When Christian Hampshire couldn’t outrace depression, he planned a run he’d never return from. This is the story of why he’s still here.

10+ mins

IT'S TIME TO WORK YOUR BUTT!

WANT TO RUN FASTER, STRONGER, AND HEALTHIER?

5 mins

172 RUNNERS STARTED THIS ULTRAMARATHON-21 OF THEM NEVER CAME BACK

YAN DAIXIANG SQUINTED THROUGH DENSE, FREEZING FOG AS SHE STRUGGLE TO MAKE OUT HER SURROUNDINGS

10+ mins

THE TEST ZONE

NOTES, OPINIONS, USEFUL TIPS, AND THE COOLEST GEAR FROM INSIDE THE WORLD'S MOST RIGOROUS SHOE AND GEAR TESTING LAB

9 mins

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