For Runners’ Edge Athlete Ambassador Galen Hecht, trail running is about more than racing. It’s a way to explore Alaska, challenge himself in the mountains, and keep finding out what he’s capable of. Since moving to Alaska in 2020, Galen has become an active part of the state’s mountain running community. He races everything from
Runners’ Edge Alaska is thrilled to welcome Reine Soule to our Athlete Ambassador team. Reine is a 17-year-old biathlete and Nordic skier from Anchorage, currently balancing her senior year at Service High School with a demanding training and racing schedule… all while chasing a top-10 finish at Junior Worlds, a spot on the Scandos team,
Some athletes chase the spotlight. Klaire Rhodes just shows up, every single day, and lets the consistency do the talking. A North Face sponsored athlete and member of the USA Mountain Running Team, Klaire has quietly built one of the most impressive resumes in Alaska running, including three straight wins at Mount Marathon Race. But
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You felt it the moment it happened. A sudden sharp pull at the back of your thigh mid-sprint, mid-kick, or mid-stride. Maybe you hobbled off the field, maybe you just slowed to a walk and hoped it wasn’t serious. You rested, iced, stretched it gently as it healed, and eventually returned to training feeling like
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You’re a runner, a cyclist, a team sport athlete. You train consistently, you take your recovery seriously, and you know your body well enough to recognize when something isn’t right. The pain on the outside of your knee showed up gradually at first – a mild ache toward the end of long runs or rides
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The enchanting allure of Mount Marathon is undeniable- a perfect blend of athletic talent and tradition that brings the running community together every year on July 4th in Seward, Alaska. Our athlete Ambassadors, Klaire Rhodes, Galen Hetch, and Taylor Turney laced up their shoes to take on the challenge, and what an unforgettable experience it
Summer is here yet many trails are still reminding us of all the snow Anchorage saw this winter. While most Alaskans were out enjoying snow sports, I was training for the 127th Boston Marathon, which took place on April 17. This would be my 2nd Boston, the first was run only a year earlier in 2022, though
Even elite athletes take breaks from the sport they love the most. In fact, it is absolutely necessary for optimal performance at the highest levels. Then, once the building phase begins, it’s all in the details that we share in this blog! Keep reading to find out what a typical training week looks like for
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You train, you train, and you train to perform your best at your favorite activity. Yet sooner or later, you start to experience aches and pains. You want to do your best, outlast your opponents, and feel your best while doing it… but how? Ultra cyclist, Miron Golfman, shares his secret to being able to
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Our Athlete Ambassadors are go-getters. They know through trial-and-error what they need to perform their best. Kaylee Wilcox, is here to share with you her guide to preventing shin splints. Speaking as someone who gets shin splints VERY easily, springtime can be a daunting season when it comes to running. The typical skier hands up
