Henry Howard

Henry Howard

@henryhoward.bsky.social

Plant-based 45X ultra/marathon runner. I run to find joy, inspire others & redefine what's possible. Experienced & passionate running coach who has guided athletes to achieve BQs, PRs, 1st-time marathons & ultras etc. Coaching spots open. RunSpirited.com

849 Followers 852 Following 3,242 Posts Joined Aug 2023
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Should Runners Take Antioxidants? The Surprising Reason More Isn’t Always Better Should runners take antioxidant supplements? New research suggests high doses may blunt training adaptations. Here’s when antioxidants help—and when they might hurt performance.

Antioxidants promise recovery and protection but too much could blunt training adaptations.

• Too little and we get a weak training stimulus.
• The right amount leads to adaptation.
• Too much can push you toward inflammation, damage and immune disturbances.

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The Virtues of Intrinsic Rewards Revisited AJW considers the importance placed on finisher's medals in light of the 2026 LA Marathon.

Bravo @ajoneswilkins.bsky.social! Well reasoned and written take on the LA Marathon and its 18-mile decision.

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Hourish ride on the indoor bike today, felt good to get the legs moving.

Keep showing up.

Move the legs.

Dream big.

Onward!

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The Life We Have | Mortality, Movement & the Richness of Being Alive YouTube video by REI

What would you do if death felt near? For Rob Shaver, having lived through multiple stage 4 cancer recurrences in the past two decades, mortality has felt ever-present. "The Life We Have" follows his journey, a daily running streak and a spirit that keeps him going.

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Many Small Leaps for Runnerkind: Wondering About Non-Linear Improvement in Running Bryon Powell ponders about the mini-leaps that seemingly occur in our running.

Bryon Powell ponders about the mini-leaps that seemingly occur in our running. via @irunfar.bsky.social

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Does your running style match your zodiac sign? - Canadian Running Magazine Here's how to see if your running personality comes straight from the cosmos

Here's how to see if your running personality comes straight from the cosmos. Mine seems pretty accurate.

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The Artist, Runner & Adventurer - Ultra Running Magazine My friend is a runner and adventurer. She loves spending time outdoors and running in the mountains with friends. She’s even won some big trail races like the Waldo 100k, McKenzie River 50k and Bend T...

This is a short but powerful read.

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About 40 degrees cooler than yesterday but thankfully no wind. Welcome to spring.

10 miles with 8x4x1 on the super flat Monon Trail.

Keep showing up.

Redefine your possible.

Smile every mile.

Repeat.

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Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB faces uproar with last-minute course changes - Canadian Running Magazine UTMB has cut elevation and made significant course changes, while continuing to sell bibs

UTMB is again in the hot seat after course updates for the 2026 Ultra-Trail Snowdonia, held in Wales, triggered frustration among trail runners.

Organizers announced significant route changes and a massive reduction in elevation gain weeks before the race.

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What runners can learn from golf about mental toughness Running is physical, but races are won in the mind. Discover how golf's proven mental frameworks — visualization, mantras and reset routines — can transform your racing.

Most runners aren't undertrained physically. They're undertrained mentally.

Golf figured out how to fix this decades ago. Runners are starting to catch up. New article covers what the mental game of golf can teach every runner about racing under pressure.

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AI-Powered Optimization: New Frontiers in Peak Running Performance Physiotherapist Joe Uhan looks at how AI tools can help improve our running biomechanics, recovery, and nutrition.

Physiotherapist Joe Uhan looks at how AI tools can help improve our running biomechanics, recovery, and nutrition. via @irunfar

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HOKA Speedgoat 7 review: Legendary trail shoe bounces back The HOKA Speedgoat 7 recently dropped, and after 50-plus miles of testing across rocky singletrack, loose gravel, and muddy terrain — it's clear why this is the best version of this legendary shoe in...

The Hoka Speedgoat 7 has dropped, and after 50-plus miles of testing across single track, loose gravel and muddy terrain, it's clear why this is the best version of this legendary shoe in years.

Check out my full review.

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Midweek workout this morning when the forecast is for strong, gusty winds and maybe a T-storm, or tomorrow when wind chill is 25?

Easy run today, harder workout tomorrow.

Welcome to running in the spring.

Keep showing up, regardless of the weather (unless lightning).

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Kipchoge Eyes A New World 'First' In 2026 There are 4,561 people on earth who have finished all seven World Marathon Majors. Eliud Kipchoge is one of them.

Eliud Kipchoge is among 4,561 people who have finished all seven World Marathon Majors.

The 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, set for May 24, is about to become the 8th. If Cape Town gets in, and Kipchoge finishes it, he will be the first with eight stars.

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U.S. Trail Running Conference Announces 2026 Event The following release is published with permission from ATRA corporate member and event standards partner, UltraSignup, and features the dates and venue

Who's going this year?

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Shanghai Marathon passes stage one of candidate assessment Shanghai Marathon will now proceed to the second stage of the candidacy process in its attempt to join the series.

The Abbott World Marathon Majors has announced that the Shanghai Marathon has passed the 2025 Abbott WMM Candidate Assessment and will now proceed to the second stage of the candidacy process to become a World Major.

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7 easy miles with a few hills.

Love my @amazfit.bsky.social watch! All the data I need, syncs easily and I can easily read it at zero dark thirty.

"The AmazFit T-Rex 3 Pro is the best watch for runners looking for premium features in a budget-friendly option."

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10 Incredible Women Ultra Runners Rewriting the Record Books Ultra running has a visibility problem when it comes to women. Not because women aren't doing incredible things. But because those incredible things often go unreported. Here are 10 world record ho...

Ultra running has a visibility problem. Women are doing incredible things that often go unseen.

Thanks to Cherie Louise Turner for writing this piece on 10 little known record holders, community builders, advocates for Women's History Month.

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Shared Responsibility: How Everyday Behaviours Shape Our Sport Credit: Aisha McAdams @ai.shoots “We need to listen to the women in our lives, in the sport and in the community to know where and how we can best support

“We need to listen to the women in our lives, in the sport and in the community to know where and how we can best support change.”
– Luke Nelson

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Strength training for masters runners: How-to-guide for your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond This guide about strength training for masters runners provides detailed information on how those in their 40s, 50s and 60s can use strength training to fight muscle loss, prevent injury and run stron...

Masters athletes, this strength training guide is for you! Get your #MondayMotivation here!

The finale in my special 4-part series on strength training for runners covers how those in their 40s, 50s and 60s can fight muscle loss, prevent injury and run stronger.

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AmazFit T-Rex 3 Pro Review: Budget-friendly best watch for runners The AmazFit T-Rex 3 Pro is the best budget running watch Our in-depth review covers GPS accuracy, extended battery life, heart rate monitoring, and why it's worth the switch from more well-known optio...

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• Strength training guide for masters runners. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

• The benefits of yoga for trail runners. 🧘‍♂️

• Quick workouts for time-strapped trail runners.

• Use code RUNSPIRITED for 10% off any full-price @amazfit.bsky.social watch! 👍 See review below.

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MONDAY MOTIVATION HOKA Speedgoat 7 review: The GOAT is back Happy Monday, runner friends! New on RunSpirited: HOKA Speedgoat 7 review ♂️♀️Trail runners: the HOKA Speedgoat 7 recently dropped, and after 50-plus miles of testing across single track, loose gravel...

My #MondayMotivation newsletter is out! ✅

The HOKA Speedgoat 7 dropped, and after 50-plus miles of testing across rocky singletrack, loose gravel, and muddy terrain — it's clear why this is the best version of this legendary shoe in years. 👀

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Nathan Martin Wins LA Marathon By A Blink; 45-Year-Old Cherono Wins By A Mile Sunday's Los Angeles Marathon ended the only way a proper marathon should: with someone collapsing at the finish line and someone else barely believing what

“In any race, I just want to give 100%. I saw an opportunity to race at the end and give one last push. All I wanted to do is push myself.” — American Nathan Martin, who chased down Kenyan Michael Kimani Kamau to win the LA Marathon.

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He’s also a 60-year-old ultra athlete with a wide variety of achievements.

Among them: youngest finisher of the Race Across America (age 20), finishing a Triple Ironman in France (a 7.1-mile swim, 336-mile bike and a 78.6-mile run), and racing 250 miles across Alaska in snowshoes.

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Roots & Horizons with Chris Kostman: Ultra Everything Chris Kostman believes in ultra everything. Since 1984, Kostman has been race directing some of the country’s most challenging endurance events through

Chris Kostman believes in ultra everything. Since 1984, he has been race directing some of America’s most challenging endurance events.

Kostman has organized or consulted on more than 175 races and also took over directing the Badwater events in 2000.

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