Cross Training
4 Elements of Building a 5K Training Plan
In my opinion, a 5K race is the perfect blend of speed and endurance. Many runners fall into the trap of feeling like the only way to improve their time [...]
STACK Review: Field Testing the adiZero Feather 2
We finally got our feet into the adiZero Feather 2, adidas’s latest, greatest everyday running shoe. Like the new Crazy Light 2 basketball sneaker, the adiZero Feather 2 is among the lightest [...]
How to Get More Out of Your Off-Season Workouts
The off-season is a perfect time for your body to recover from the wear and tear of a long season and for you to focus on areas of your game [...]
Cross Train to Boost Performance
Cross training involves playing a different sport or participating in another kind of physical activity besides your usual workout. Such training gives the body and mind a break from your [...]
Why Runners Shouldn’t Lace Up in Cross Training Shoes
Runners primarily move in one direction—forward—and they need shoes designed and built to facilitate that movement. If you think pairing up in cross trainers can get the job done, you [...]
STACK Interview: Olympic Rower Susan Francia, Part 2
STACK is privileged to team up with elite athletes all across the globe. We get the lowdown on the latest trends in training, nutrition and style, and we deliver this [...]
Surf Training with Frankie Hejduk
For Columbus Crew captain Frankie Hejduk, cross training isn’t done on the field or in the weight room. He prefers to hit the beach. Growing up in a small town [...]
T&F Cross Training With FSU and Wisconsin
Though unpleasant and unpredictable, the injury bug tends to bite most track athletes at some point. Fortunately, you can keep the bug at bay by taking precautions through cross training [...]