The Run Down

Keys to a Successful First Half-Marathon

Keys to a Successful First Half-Marathon

Jinnie Austin

Half marathons are the gateway drug of endurance events. It goes something like this: You decide on a dare to run around the block hungover in gardening shoes: feel OK....

Keys to a Successful First Half-Marathon

Jinnie Austin

Half marathons are the gateway drug of endurance events. It goes something like this: You decide on a dare to run around the block hungover in gardening shoes: feel OK....

5 Easy Tricks to Stay Healthy While Marathon Training

5 Easy Tricks to Stay Healthy While Marathon Tr...

Jinnie Austin

To me, the most remarkable thing about my marathon training is how it’s changed and evolved in the 15 years since my first 26.2-mile journey. Technology has changed. Trends have...

5 Easy Tricks to Stay Healthy While Marathon Tr...

Jinnie Austin

To me, the most remarkable thing about my marathon training is how it’s changed and evolved in the 15 years since my first 26.2-mile journey. Technology has changed. Trends have...

Relay Races and the Unique Experience

Relay Races and the Unique Experience

Jinnie Austin

I have a confession to make: I got booted from my first ultra-relay team. No, I wasn’t kicked out of the van for stinking it up at 4 a.m.—that’s everyone....

Relay Races and the Unique Experience

Jinnie Austin

I have a confession to make: I got booted from my first ultra-relay team. No, I wasn’t kicked out of the van for stinking it up at 4 a.m.—that’s everyone....

Socks and Hops: The Cure for In-Race Plantar Fasciitis

Socks and Hops: The Cure for In-Race Plantar Fa...

Jinnie Austin

A Quick Background: What is Socks and Hops? Socks and Hops is an annual event in Kansas City hosted by Swope Health to raise awareness for their Homeless program as...

Socks and Hops: The Cure for In-Race Plantar Fa...

Jinnie Austin

A Quick Background: What is Socks and Hops? Socks and Hops is an annual event in Kansas City hosted by Swope Health to raise awareness for their Homeless program as...

Top 10 Running Trails Across the Country

Top 10 Running Trails Across the Country

Jinnie Austin

Good running trails are like children. They give you ups and downs and just when you think you’ve got it down, there’s something major to stumble over. They tire you...

Top 10 Running Trails Across the Country

Jinnie Austin

Good running trails are like children. They give you ups and downs and just when you think you’ve got it down, there’s something major to stumble over. They tire you...

Running Form Basics: Tips for Optimal Efficiency

Running Form Basics: Tips for Optimal Efficiency

Jinnie Austin

Runners have individual styles-their running “signatures”, yet improving your form can help to both prevent injuries and enhance movement economy.  There are four basic parts to good form:  arm drive,...

Running Form Basics: Tips for Optimal Efficiency

Jinnie Austin

Runners have individual styles-their running “signatures”, yet improving your form can help to both prevent injuries and enhance movement economy.  There are four basic parts to good form:  arm drive,...