Understanding Zone 2 Training: Why It Matters—And Why It’s Not the Whole Picture
You’ve likely heard a lot about Zone 2 training lately. While it’s gained popularity for its role in building endurance, it’s important to understand both its benefits and its limitations. What Is Zone 2? Zone 2 refers to an easy, aerobic effort where you
Arkansas Track Club Shows the Love at Cupid’s Kilometers
Rain? ✔️Umbrellas? ✔️Fast times? ✔️Big smiles? Absolutely. The Arkansas Track Club kicked off 2026 in style at Cupid’s Kilometers, the opening event of the Run Bentonville Race Series! Hosted by Bentonville Parks & Recreation, the Run Bentonville Race Series is an annual
Traveling with the Team
It was my honor and joy to travel with the ARTC senior team to the USATF Junior Olympic National Championship competition in Sacramento, California. My role involved planning and preparing meals, and generally serving as a female chaperone. I never
Almond Butter Oat Cookies
These almond butter and oat-based cookies quickly became popular on the road to Sacramento for the USATF Junior Olympic National Championships this summer. They are nutrient-dense and customizable to whatever dietary needs you’re cooking for, but more importantly, they taste
Refuel like a champ: don’t fear the carbs
There are two kinds of people in the world: those who let the needle on the fuel gauge get as close as possible to “E” before refilling, and those who head to the pump with miles to spare. If there
Grandmas Marathon Recap…2022 Megan Taylor
It was a privilege, honor, and joy to run Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota this June. This was my fifth time to race 26.2, after the most intensive and successful build of my running career thus far. We chose Grandma’s
ARKANSAS TRAVELLER 100 RECAP…2022 SHELBY LEWIS
Going into this race I was prepared, but this was also my first go at this distance. I had my go to nutrition, my go to gear, my race pace and strategy.We had put in all the work and it
