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Cory Smith

Cory Smith

Cory Smith is a Santa Barbara, California-based athlete, online running coach, and freelance journalist specializing in running- and climbing-related content and gear reviews. He draws from over 25 years as an elite runner and rock climber for ideas, inspiration, and expertise. Check out his portfolio here.
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Spice Up Your Interval Training With This ‘One-Minute Cutdown’ Workout

April 19, 2021 | By Cory Smith

Fartleks can be a fun, stress-free way to get really fit — and they require nothing more than a stopwatch. Whether you’re an ultra-runner, road racer, or track athlete, fartleks offer an effective training tool that you can do over any terrain.

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ASICS Challenges Nike Super Shoe With ‘MetaSpeed Sky’: Review

March 29, 2021 | By Cory Smith

With ASICS’s latest running shoe, Nike can no longer claim dominance as the fastest shoe on the market. We put the MetaSpeed Sky to the test to see how it stacks up to the vaunted Vaporfly.

The Best Treadmills of 2021: Top Performers for Getting Fit This Year

The Best Treadmills of 2021: Top Performers for Getting Fit This Year

March 29, 2021 | By Cory Smith & Austin Beck-Doss

Our buyer’s guide will help you find the best treadmill for home use, including top picks from NordicTrack, Nautilus, Peloton, and more.

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This ‘Legs of Steel’ Workout Will Make You a Faster Downhill Runner

March 25, 2021 | By Cory Smith

I learned very quickly it takes a lot more than a big aerobic engine to be a good trail runner — it takes legs of steel. These backward hill repeats are your ticket for rock-solid, downhill-running mountain legs.

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The Best Elliptical Workout for Runners: Rolling Hill Simulator

March 18, 2021 | By Cory Smith

You may not believe me, but the elliptical can be a whole lot of fun if you know what to do. Read on and you may just want to hop on one today.

Rhythm Intervals

Best 5K Run Plan: Rhythm Interval Training

March 9, 2021 | By Cory Smith

Whether you’re looking to up your 5K time or need to prepare for the best race of your life, this workout will improve your pace.

Comparing the Best Fitness Watches

The Best Fitness Watches of 2021

January 5, 2021 | By Cory Smith

A good fitness watch assures your workout is tracked and logged in addition to providing data to get you in better shape. We tested the leading fitness trackers and GPS watches to find the best.

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‘Float’ Workouts: How to Become a Mentally Stronger Runner

December 30, 2020 | By Cory Smith

In-and-out workouts serve as a great early-season fartlek or quality session smack in the middle of your training cycle. Learn more about them here!

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‘Igloi’ Run Workout: Intense Sprints for Distance Runners

December 23, 2020 | By Cory Smith

Check out our breakdown of Igloi-style 100s, a short, fast interval training that prevents high levels of lactic acid from accumulating in the bloodstream.

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Distance Runners: Here’s the Best Treadmill Workout You Can Do This Winter

December 9, 2020 | By Cory Smith

Being stuck on the treadmill isn’t all bad news. Spend the winter months getting fitter and stronger than you ever have with this killer treadmill workout.

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Run Faster: Prime Your Nervous System With Power Hill Sprints

December 1, 2020 | By Cory Smith

Brooks Johnson, the famous former Stanford track and field coach, once said, ‘It’s true that speed kills in distance running. It kills anyone who doesn’t have it.’ You will need it. Here’s how to get it.

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Some Love It, Most Hate It: The Best Running Workout You Can Do

November 20, 2020 | By Cory Smith

Over my 5-year career as a runner at Villanova University, I must have logged over 500 interval sessions. Most have since left my memory, but there’s one workout that has been burned in my memory forever — threshold repeats.

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Hill Run Workout: The Secret to More Speed on the Vert

November 13, 2020 | By Cory Smith

Hills can make or break a runner. Some love them, others despise them. When it comes to road or trail, the runner who trained on hills is usually the stronger, more prepared runner.

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Spice Up Your Run Workout: Tempo With a Twist

November 5, 2020 | By Cory Smith

Of all running workouts, perhaps the most popular is the tempo run. It also happens to be one of the most boring workouts. We can fix that.

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Long-Distance Running Workout: How to Go Farther, Faster

October 15, 2020 | By Cory Smith

By adding some speed to Day One, you’ll get more from back-to-back long run days.

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The Best Marathon Workout: ‘Alternating Miles’ Long Run

October 5, 2020 | By Cory Smith

Avoid hitting the wall with this twist to your weekly long run.

Tempo Infused Hill Repeats

No Vert, No Prob: Try This Hill Repeat Workout for Faster Mountain Runs

September 24, 2020 | By Cory Smith

Adding a tempo run before these ascending hill repeats turns any run-of-the-mill incline into a true mountain workout.

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How to Boost V02 Max: Billat 30-30 Interval Workout

September 8, 2020 | By Cory Smith

Increase your V02 max — the maximum amount of oxygen your body is capable of utilizing — with this short, fun fartlek workout.

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