Megan Cunningham is an elite distance runner competing in distances from the 3,000m to the marathon. She began running in the 4th grade so she could compete at the district track meet and miss a day of school... Read more

Running isn’t just about race day. A race is a culmination of consistent commitment to training. Similarly, beating coronavirus will require dedication to social distancing and persistence in practicing safe habits. Read more

After hitting the qualifying mark at the 2019 Bank of America Chicago Marathon (2:41:13) in October 2019, I took about a week off before beginning my training block leading up to the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials. Read more

I was moving to an area that was 7,000 ft. in elevation. How would this affect my training? How long would it take my body to adjust? These were questions I found myself asking and although I knew eventually the altitude would benefit my training, I was unsure what the adjustment period would look like. Read more

The right running shoes can make all the difference for a runner. Shoes are designed for different body types, but also different events and levels of running experience. Check out the research Coach Megan has done so you can find the perfect running shoes for your next race or run. Read more

While it can be easy to hit that snooze button in the morning, the coolest time of day is before the sun rises. Beat the heat and get your run in before the sun comes up! Read more

Active recovery describes lower intensity activity after performing a hard workout or race. This can range from an easy run or cool down, to various forms of cross-training. By maintaining a heart rate above your resting heart rate, active recovery facilitates restoration by increasing blood flow and decreasing muscle waste products. Read more

How to set a running goal? The first question to ask is what you are trying to achieve? This goal should be a SMART goal (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-bound.) Read more

The month of September is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. As someone who has experienced the hardships of having a loved one affected with a spinal cord injury, raising awareness and knowledge about these often misunderstood injuries is something that is very important to me. For this reason, I wanted to not only highlight spinal cord injuries but also show the difference your mindset can make when approaching training, injuries, and even your everyday life! Read more

We have the top gift 14 gift ideas every runner will want under their tree this year. Gone for a run is the number 1 gift source for all running gifts, no matter what level of runner you are buying for. Checkout our apparel, recovery shoes, race memorabilia display and our yearly running desk calendar. Read more

Turkey’s in the oven… now it’s time to sit down for just a minute! Well, not exactly in my family. Every year, my mom and I start off our Thanksgiving morning with a Turkey Trot. While most in-person races have been canceled and large Thanksgiving gatherings are unlikely to happen, Turkey Trots do not have to be canceled! Read more

If you have ever experienced an upset stomach during or after your run, you are not alone! An upset stomach is one of the most common complaints among runners, both beginners and masters. What causes this issue? A runner’s stomach... Read more

My last in-person 5k on August 5th, 2019, and I became extremely dehydrated. I woke up a few days later knowing something was wrong. The hospital admitted me and immediately started fluids and testing. My legs were constantly tingling, and I was quickly losing feeling in them ... What is next for you? The next goal I want to accomplish will be an obstacle run of some sort, I have signed up for one in August of 2021! Read more