Richard Hostler is a competitive runner and Ironman triathlete living in southern New Hampshire. He shares his passion for endurance sports by helping both novice and experienced athletes improve their performance and achieve their goals.

5 Small Changes You Can Make to Your Diet to Improve Your Running Through Weight Loss

Small Changes to Your Diet to Help You Lose Weight and Run Better ... (Read more)

How, when, and what to eat to make you a better runner

What you eat and when you eat it can make you a better runner, help you lose weight, and get you across the finish ... (Read more)

Is One Type of Running Better than Another for Weight Loss?

Long Slow Distance vs. Tempo Runs vs. Interval Training ... (Read more)

Carbs: Striking a Balance Between Having Enough Fuel to Train and Losing Weight

Get All the Fuel You Need to Train and Still Lose Weight ... (Read more)

How Many Calories Does Running Burn, and How Does it Stack up Against Other Activities?

Is Running the Best Choice for Weight Loss? ... (Read more)

Moving Beyond the Marathon

There's Something More Out There, and It's Calling Your Name. ... (Read more)

Moving from Half to Full Marathon

Discover The Magic of the Marathon. ... (Read more)

How to Take an Ice Bath (The Right Way)

Learn How to Make this Long-Distance Runner's Staple Part of Your Training. ... (Read more)

Moving from 10k to Half Marathon

Welcome to What Might Just Be Your Perfect Distance. ... (Read more)

Moving from 5k to 10k

Good News: Twice as Far Doesn't Mean Twice as Hard. ... (Read more)

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