Archive - Run Long, Run Healthy

The New Science of RUNNING ENDURANCE: Durability, Fatiguability, Repeatability, Resilience

Jun 19

37:16

Is Marathon Running Bad for Your Heart?

Plus—Why some elite athletes burn out; whether CoQ10 improves performance; ice-slurry cooling for recovery; caffeine genes and endurance performance…

Jun 18 • Brady Holmer

Legit or Grift? Carbmaxxing, BPC-157, Nomio, and More!

We rate the latest running trends per their legitimacy and griftiness.

Jun 12 • Thomas Watson and Brady Holmer

58:31

Are Runners 'Overfueling'?

A balanced take on the high-carb revolution.

Jun 11 • Brady Holmer

Runners Aren't Matching Their Carb Intake to Training (and why it could be costing you performance)

Plus—Accuracy of portable sweat sensors; trail super shoes; collagen for bone health in female runners; stress scores and injury risk; and how super…

Jun 4 • Brady Holmer

May 2026

The Real Reason Your VO2 Max Isn't Improving

And How To Improve It Quickly

May 28 • Thomas Watson and Brady Holmer

36:32

The New Language of 'Fatigue'

It’s about much more than not getting tired.

May 28 • Brady Holmer

Do Super Shoes Make You Faster at a Cost?

Plus—Carbs in the heat; female runner durability; VO2 max and mortality, the G.O.A.T runner; and an essay on Ethiopian running culture.

May 21 • Brady Holmer

VO2 Max for Runners: What It Is, How to Measure It, EYNTK!

Brady and Thomas discuss VO2 Max - what it is, why it's important for runners, and why it's seen as a marker for longevity

May 14 • Thomas Watson and Brady Holmer

35:37

What Really Determines Running Performance?

VO₂ max remains king among the three pillars.

May 14 • Brady Holmer

How Many Carbs Do Runners Actually Need?

The new rules of fueling.

May 7 • Brady Holmer

[PAID SUBCRIBER BONUS] The Sub-2 Marathon, Decoded: A Special Deep-Dive

What it means for the rest of us. And where running goes from here

May 1 • Thomas Watson and Brady Holmer

1:13:38