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We all know John Wick, the legendary action hero from the blockbuster movies. With his precise moves and unyielding determination, … More

Randall Wallace is an American screenwriter, film director, producer, and songwriter. You may be most familiar with his screenplay for … More

Randall Wallace is an American screenwriter, film director, producer, and songwriter. You may be most familiar with his screenplay for … More

Strength. We associate the word with physical prowess, but truthfully, it’s multifaceted. Strength can be mental, emotional, and, yes, physical. … More

I was scanning the booths at the Illinois Marathon expo when I spotted the Pace Groups section. I was new … More

I rediscovered running in a running store in the Chicago suburbs. My co-worker was a part owner of a local … More

“For every runner who tours the world running marathons, thousands run to hear leaves and listen to rain and look … More

Imagine you are at an airport waiting at the baggage carousel pickup. You breathe a sigh of relief when you … More

Running Routes Running around the developed areas of Teton Village is the most straightforward route in all seasons. You will … More

To run or not run in Yellowstone National Park? That is the question. Here’s my answer: Be careful. Stick to … More

Running Routes Situated in western Wyoming, Jackson Hole is a valley known for its wilderness recreation opportunities, nestled amongst the … More

Running Routes A run through Bozeman, Montana is backdropped by stunning mountains and flavored by an artsy college town slowly … More

Professional golf is one of the most grueling mental sports. A golfer is alone on the course with his clubs, … More

To be a distance runner, you learn to pace yourself. You cannot go full steam at the start of a … More

In the immediacy of a disappointing workout or race, we do not make good decisions or see clearly. We are … More

There’s a story about Phil Knight, the co-founder of NIKE, at a convention where he describes the core customer of … More

Running is a journey that encompasses physical as well as mental and emotional growth. Beyond pursuing personal records and achievements, … More

Many moons ago, I worked at Procter & Gamble for Crest Toothpaste. At P&G, the fiscal year runs from July … More

Do you struggle to get up in the morning to run? What about anxiety before a race? A recently read … More

A passage in the Enchiridion by the Roman slave-turned-Stoic philosopher, Epictetus, caught my attention this morning: “In every act observe … More

WSJ published an article tracing the rise of the running shoe brand Hoka Hoka One. Do you remember the first … More

You will eventually have to focus on nutrition if you want to be a better runner. Easier said than done! … More

There is a profoundly emotional scene at the end of Creed II, another installment in the Rocky Balboa  boxing movie … More

After graduating from college, I worked at a business consulting firm filled with the top MBA programs in the country. … More

“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin When running a marathon, one key factor … More

“All the world is made of faith, trust, and pixie dust.” – Peter Pan The local high school track was … More

In my 20s, I vacationed in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, at an all-inclusive resort with a group of friends. We had … More

I am in the doldrums of marathon training, less than three weeks from race day. My legs are tired and … More

I have hit the Wall twice in my thirteen marathons, and those races are seared into my memory. The infamous … More

I received an email from the upcoming Grandma’s Marathon about race day logistics, including the start times for the running … More

“We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.” – Seneca American author Mark Twain once said, “I’ve had a … More

How do you start the first moments of your day when you awake? Do you reach for your phone to … More

It is 80 degrees, hot, and sticky – and that’s inside my home. My AC unit has gone out at … More

There’s a scene in the TV Show Ted Lasso that I thoroughly enjoyed. Coach Roy Kent is training Jamie Tart … More

My long run this past weekend was horrible. There were many contributing factors, but at the end of the day, … More

In his seminal work, “Man’s Search for Meaning,” Viktor Frankl outlined a philosophy for life rooted in the grasp of … More

My sixteen-mile long run this weekend went horribly. I felt as if I was running in slow motion the entire … More

My sixteen mile long run this weekend went horribly. I felt as if I was running in slow motion the … More

Anima sana in corpore sano translates to “a healthy soul in a healthy body.” The Latin phrase is also the … More

I am an auto racing fan and am unsure how it happened. NASCAR is my favorite series to watch. It … More

I talked with my friend yesterday about coaching our kid’s under-8 sports team. Neither of us is remotely qualified to … More

Ulysses S. Grant recounts in his Memoirs one of his first impending Civil War battles as a commander of a … More

My youngest son plays scholastic chess. He may not play forever, but he plays now, which means some weekends I … More

A recent New York Times article concludes the idea that any running shoe can prevent you from getting hurt doesn’t … More

On my long run this week, I listened to a podcast featuring Dr. Peter Attia promoting his new book Outlive: … More

The first American marathon took place in October 1896. The route went from Stamford, Connecticut, to Columbus Circle in New … More

Author Ryan Holiday shared an insightful story in a recent newsletter:  “In April 1960, the writer Richard Whalen was trying … More

What do you do for a living? How common is this the first question asked when meeting new people? A … More

This is the week of the Master’s Golf Tournament. Occasionally, it is also Boston Marathon weekend, and I remember hunkering … More

I dread running in the rain, heat, humidity, and wind. Is there a worse feeling than anxiously checking the 10-day … More

On April 23, 1910, Theodore Roosevelt gave a speech at the Sorbonne in Paris. At 3 pm, before a crowd … More

I love running on ZWIFT. I never minded running on the treadmill, and with ZWIFT, indoor running is even more … More

Some kids are fast. My son plays 10-year-old soccer. A few boys on his team are quicker than others, and … More

A day that got away from me. Almost. Today was one of those days when I got up late and … More

A clap of thunder and a blinding flash of lightning jolted my back deck early this morning. The sound and … More

I crossed the 3-mile marker and closed in on the final 200 meters of the 5K race. I was on … More

Look, it happens to everyone. Some days you do not want to run. Your head is listing innumerable reasons to … More

Daily steps have dropped since COVID-19, especially among the younger population, concludes a March 2023 study published in JAMA[1]. Overall, … More

My running coach told me to take a break from running after I finished my winter 5K training block. A … More

I heard this story about a circus elephant roped to a wooden stake on the radio. Not a high tensile … More

Desiree Linden stopped drinking coffee the week before the 2018 Boston Marathon and won the race. Desi, like many of … More

Peregrune runners, meet Bill Robb Instagram: @birorunsFacebook Bill Robb (biroruns) I sat down with Bill, a Peregrune runner from the … More

The Natural Products Expo West is the world’s largest exhibition of natural and organic products. Expo West is held in … More

It likely will not be, but someday it will. Eventually, you will have a last run. How will you look … More

During the American Revolutionary War, General George Washington famously crossed the Delaware River with Continental Army on Christmas night to … More

Last weekend, I ran the Publix 5K in Atlanta, setting a +25 second personal best at 41 years old! A … More

I have a rest day from running, usually once per week. I decided to experiment with fasting on my rest … More

Curious, I investigated the word origin of protein, the building blocks of life. It is derived from the Greek word proteios, meaning … More

I visited Beech Mountain, North Carolina, on a family trip this past weekend. The mountain scenery was a refreshing change … More

As a runner, should my multivitamin contain iron? I had an economics professor in college whose favorite answer to questions … More

What’s the difference between Peregrune® Runner Joint Support™ and Osteo-Bi-Flex, one of the leading joint supplements sold? Peregrune® engineers vitamins … More

What if you never win a race? I am a runner, and I love to race. But I am never … More

Runners see things differently. I was reminded of this on a weekend getaway trip with the family. While driving into … More

The most important thing is to take your Runner Multivitamin with a meal containing some fat to absorb the fat-soluble … More

Peregrune runners, meet Chip Melleby! Instagram: @running_chip I sat down with Chip and learned about his journey from a 5-hour … More

Yasso 800s seemed all the rage when I trained for my first marathon over a decade ago. The idea behind … More

What’s the difference between Peregrune® Runner Multivitamin and Garden of Life’s Multivitamin?  To start, Peregrune® shares Garden of Life’s mission … More

The supplement industry is plagued with countless options that promise to boost athletic performance, hasten recovery, and stimulate muscle growth. … More

Peregrune runners, meet Alan Pesti! Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/35676920 I sat down with Alan and learned about his journey from high school athlete … More

Cold Shower Benefits For Runners What’s better than a hot shower to start your day? How about a cold shower? … More

Yes, running will help you lower cholesterol. But that is not the whole story.Many runners assume they do not have … More

Peregrune runners, meet Ryan Smith! Instagram: @runnersfever I sat down with Ryan and learned about his journey from high school … More

Peregrune runners, meet Katy Wright! Instagram: @coach_katymarie I sat down with Katy and learned about her running journey from a … More

I recently suffered an injury during my recent marathon training block. Things were going well; I was five weeks from … More

Peregrune and Momentous are endurance supplement brands often compared. Which one is right for you? Peregrune shares similarities with Momentous … More

Interesting data from the Journal of Dietary Supplements. Peregrune simplifies your supplement routine with our signature multivitamin that replaces up … More

“But Mousie, thou art no thy-lane,|In proving foresight may be vain:The best laid schemes o’ Mice an’ Men          Gang aft … More

When was the last time you got fitted for running shoes? As a kid, I remember going to PayLess Shoes … More

I recently spent 15 minutes with Kristen Beiza. Kristen’s Instagram profile says she is a “runner and weightlifter in pursuit … More

Stretching before or after running: Is there a topic runners argue over more? The only more debatable topic might be … More

Once a year, the Methodist Church in my neighborhood has an Old-Fashioned Pit BBQ. The BBQ is a fundraiser for … More

Introducing PEREGRUNE Runner Joint Gummies. After our Runner Multivitamin, PEREGRUNE Runner Joint Support is our most popular product. We wanted to … More

You must practice running faster if you want to run faster at any given distance. You can run longer for increased endurance … More

Last night, I watched a YouTube video of Lionel Sanders running a 5-mile tempo on the treadmill with ZWIFT. Lionel is a World … More

I am thrilled to announce that Peregrune Runner Multivitamin is in the New Item Showcase for the upcoming The Running … More

Congratulations to all of our Chicago Marathon Finishers this past weekend! I have seen many of your photos and celebrate … More

Happy Fall Runners!  I hope all is well with chasing your running goals!  I am in the early/middle stages of … More

Congratulations! Whether new to running or coming back, it is never too late. Your reason for being here does not … More

Hi, Runners – In this episode of the 5-minute Warmup, we are talking Boston Marathon Racing Strategy. Now the Boston Marathon … More

Sometimes when I run, I feel tightness in my hip joint. Here is a stretch my PT taught me that … More