In this episode of Marathon and Beyond Monday, running legend Hal Higdon shares stories of his experiences on the “original” marathon course in Athens, Greece, as well as historical insight on the marathon history. To get a free PDF file with pictures of this episode’s story, click here. Or, scroll down for the full text Read More

In this episode of Marathon and Beyond Monday, we learn about one runner’s trials and tribulations with trail-running races, including the obstacles she encounters and the mind games she endures. To get a free PDF file with pictures of this episode’s story, click here. Or, scroll down for the full text of the story. And Read More

We just finished watching a swim DVD called the “Catch Masterclass”.  Don’t let the name fool you.  This is perfect for beginner all the way up to advanced swimmers, and is the best swimming video we have found to date.  Jam-packed with over 2 hours of clearly explained drills and examples, this is truly a must-have for an Read More

We know we’ve kept you pretty busy talking about indoor cycling in the last few days.  So here’s an endurance must-have for you swimmers out there: this is an Essentials of Triathlon Swimming DVD.  We recently had a chance to watch it, and would rate it as a complete must-have for the beginner to intermediate triathlon swimmer. Click here Read More

In this episode of Marathon and Beyond Monday, we have a century-old tale of two running stars who battle in front of thousands in a marathon showdown. To get a free PDF file with pictures of this episode’s story, click here. Or, scroll down for the full text of the story. And check this out: Read More

Deadline for this contest is February 15th! For our Endurance Planet Facebook fans only – we’re giving a crisp, new $100 bill to whoever can make the FUNNIEST endurance sports video, using the characters from http://www.xtranormal.com! Here’s the two easy steps to make your $100: Step 1) Creatively mention Endurance Planet in your http://www.xtranormal.com video, Read More

On this week’s show, we have a special guest. Lisa Smith-Batchen. Lisa, as many of you already know, has been on a journey to run 50 miles in all 50 states within a window of just 62 days…and all of it to raise money for orphans around the world. Well, this past Read More

Joni Van der Veen is a highly accomplished triathlete who has had the pleasure of watching her son follow in her footsteps. But the fact that Van der Veen lived to see her son grow up is a story in of itself. As a young mother, she was involved in a horrific skiing Read More

This week's Endurance Planet Hour focuses on 3 unsung heroes of the endurance sports world. Who are these heroes? Well, there's "Dexter the Punisher" aka Ryan Dexter. There's "Sam the Unseen" aka Sam Thompson. And there's "The Amazing Lisa" aka Lisa Smith-Batchen. Superheroes? I'll leave that up Read More

Johan Bruyneel knows how to win. As a coach and team manager, he’s been a part of 9 Tour de France victories---7 with the man he calls a “brother”, Lance Armstrong, and 2 with Alberto Contador. So when Bruyneel gave the keynote address recently at USA Triathlon’s International Art and Science of Coaching Read More