Whether you’re getting ready for a race or a hard workout, the process of spiking up stirs a familiar excitement and anxiety for what’s to come: your body instinctively knows it’s time to perform. If ...

Unless you’re a size 14.5, it’s pretty much impossible to get the Nike Dragonfly right now. The track spike is the Swoosh’s first attempt at bringing ZoomX technology — a combination of carbon plates ...

Setting personal bests on race day means that every fraction of a second counts. This has led to the development of carbon-plated shoes and, more specifically, carbon fiber track spikes. By harnessing ...

I can recall my first cross-country practice as a high school freshman, running in jean shorts and old tennis shoes on our home course at Indian Island County Park in Riverhead, New York. I eventually ...

Running is one of the simplest, most accessible forms of exercise out there but it can come in different forms depending on personal goals, preferences and circumstances. Two distinct categories among ...

WASHINGTON — A frequent sight after Olympic track and field races is the athletes sitting down immediately after finishing the competition and removing their shoes. But why are the world's top ...

Cory Smith is a Santa Barbara, California-based athlete, online-running coach, and freelance journalist specializing in running-related content and gear reviews. He draws from over 25 years as an ...