I understand that, as with any activity, there are ups and downs.

No, It’s Not OK to Wear a Finishing Shirt for a Race You Did Not Finish - foultips.run Finisher shirts aren’t participation trophies. A coach responds to Runner’s World and defends integrity in running culture. A 3-Minute rea.

This one might ruffle feathers, and I don’t care.

Runner’s World says it’s OK to wear a finisher’s shirt even if you didn’t finish. I strongly disagree.

Read the post, then let’s talk.

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#RunningOpinions #FinisherShirt #RunningValues #SeriousRunners

No, It’s Not OK to Wear a Finishing Shirt for a Race You Did Not Finish - foultips.run Finisher shirts aren’t participation trophies. A coach responds to Runner’s World and defends integrity in running culture. A 3-Minute rea.

Running is personal, but symbols matter.
A finisher’s shirt says something specific:
“I finished.”

If that didn’t happen, does wearing it still sit right?

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#RunnerPerspective #RunningDebate #FinishWhatYouStart #RunningCommunity

No, It’s Not OK to Wear a Finishing Shirt for a Race You Did Not Finish - foultips.run Finisher shirts aren’t participation trophies. A coach responds to Runner’s World and defends integrity in running culture. A 3-Minute rea.

A finisher’s shirt isn’t a souvenir. Is a statement. If you don’t cross the finish line, should you wear it?

I say no—and here’s why.

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#RunningCulture #MarathonMindset #EarnedNotGiven #RunnerEthics

No, It’s Not OK to Wear a Finishing Shirt for a Race You Did Not Finish - foultips.run Finisher shirts aren’t participation trophies. A coach responds to Runner’s World and defends integrity in running culture. A 3-Minute rea.

A finisher’s shirt isn’t a souvenir. Is a statement. If you don’t cross the finish line, should you wear it?

I say no—and here’s why.

foultips.run/no-its-not-o...

#RunningCulture #MarathonMindset #EarnedNotGiven #RunnerEthics

No, It’s Not OK to Wear a Finishing Shirt for a Race You Did Not Finish - foultips.run Finisher shirts aren’t participation trophies. A coach responds to Runner’s World and defends integrity in running culture. A 3-Minute rea.

I don't like to stir controversy, but Runner's World Magazine screwed up with an article, and I am calling them out on it.

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No, It’s Not OK to Wear a Finishing Shirt for a Race You Did Not Finish - foultips.run Finisher shirts aren’t participation trophies. A coach responds to Runner’s World and defends integrity in running culture. A 3-Minute rea.

This one might ruffle feathers, and I don’t care.

Runner’s World says it’s OK to wear a finisher’s shirt even if you didn’t finish. I strongly disagree.

Read the post, then let’s talk.

foultips.run/no-its-not-o...

#RunningOpinions #FinisherShirt #RunningValues #SeriousRunners

No, It’s Not OK to Wear a Finishing Shirt for a Race You Did Not Finish - foultips.run Finisher shirts aren’t participation trophies. A coach responds to Runner’s World and defends integrity in running culture. A 3-Minute rea.

Would you wear a medal you didn’t earn?
A uniform you didn’t serve in? Then why a finisher’s shirt for a race you didn’t finish?

Where do you stand?

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#MarathonCulture #RunnerIntegrity #RespectTheDistance #RunHonest

No, It’s Not OK to Wear a Finishing Shirt for a Race You Did Not Finish - foultips.run Finisher shirts aren’t participation trophies. A coach responds to Runner’s World and defends integrity in running culture. A 3-Minute rea.

Running is personal, but symbols matter.
A finisher’s shirt says something specific:
“I finished.”

If that didn’t happen, does wearing it still sit right?

foultips.run/no-its-not-o...

#RunnerPerspective #RunningDebate #FinishWhatYouStart #RunningCommunity

No, It’s Not OK to Wear a Finishing Shirt for a Race You Did Not Finish - foultips.run Finisher shirts aren’t participation trophies. A coach responds to Runner’s World and defends integrity in running culture. A 3-Minute rea.

A finisher’s shirt isn’t a souvenir. Is a statement. If you don’t cross the finish line, should you wear it?

I say no—and here’s why.

foultips.run/no-its-not-o...

#RunningCulture #MarathonMindset #EarnedNotGiven #RunnerEthics

No, It’s Not OK to Wear a Finishing Shirt for a Race You Did Not Finish - foultips.run Finisher shirts aren’t participation trophies. A coach responds to Runner’s World and defends integrity in running culture. A 3-Minute rea.

I don't like to stir controversy, but Runner's World Magazine screwed up with an article, and I am calling them out on it.

foultips.run/no-its-not-o...

Cardiac Health and Running (Updated) - foultips.run Running doesn’t guarantee heart health. Hidden cardiac conditions affect runners, marathon safety, genetics, and why heart screening can save lives.

Marathons don’t vaccinate you against genetics or hidden conditions.
I updated a piece every runner should read.

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#RunningCommunity #HeartHealth #RunnersOfTwitter #MarathonLife

Cardiac Health and Running (Updated) - foultips.run Running doesn’t guarantee heart health. Hidden cardiac conditions affect runners, marathon safety, genetics, and why heart screening can save lives.

You can be fit and still not be heart-healthy.

Marathons don’t vaccinate you against genetics or hidden conditions.
I updated a piece every runner should read.

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#RunningCommunity #HeartHealth #RunnersOfTwitter #MarathonLife

Cardiac Health and Running (Updated) - foultips.run Running doesn’t guarantee heart health. Hidden cardiac conditions affect runners, marathon safety, genetics, and why heart screening can save lives.

I almost skipped a stress test because I was “too fit.”

That test led to open-heart surgery—and probably saved my life. I’ve run 5,000+ miles since.

Please read this. Then get checked.

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#RunnersHealth #CardiacHealth #MastersRunning #RunLonger

Cardiac Health and Running (Updated) - foultips.run Running doesn’t guarantee heart health. Hidden cardiac conditions affect runners, marathon safety, genetics, and why heart screening can save lives.

Different eras. Same lesson: Jim Fixx. Micah True. A Miami Marathon runner at mile 19.

Running doesn’t cause heart disease—but it can expose it.

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#RunningSafety #EnduranceRunning #HeartAwareness #RunSmart

If you run, this is uncomfortable, but necessary reading.

Fitness does not equal cardiac immunity.

I’d rather scare you than lose you.

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#RunningLife #HealthOverMiles #SmartRunning #StayInTheRace

Cardiac Health and Running (Updated) - foultips.run Running doesn’t guarantee heart health. Hidden cardiac conditions affect runners, marathon safety, genetics, and why heart screening can save lives.

I almost skipped a stress test because I was “too fit.”

That test led to open-heart surgery—and probably saved my life. I’ve run 5,000+ miles since.

Please read this. Then get checked.

👉 foultips.run/cardiac-heal...

#RunnersHealth #CardiacHealth #MastersRunning #RunLonger

Cardiac Health and Running (Updated) - foultips.run Running doesn’t guarantee heart health. Hidden cardiac conditions affect runners, marathon safety, genetics, and why heart screening can save lives.

You can be fit and still not be heart-healthy.

Marathons don’t vaccinate you against genetics or hidden conditions.
I updated a piece every runner should read.

👉 foultips.run/cardiac-heal...

#RunningCommunity #HeartHealth #RunnersOfTwitter #MarathonLife

If you run, this is uncomfortable, but necessary reading.

Fitness does not equal cardiac immunity.

I’d rather scare you than lose you.

👉 foultips.run/cardiac-heal...

#RunningLife #HealthOverMiles #SmartRunning #StayInTheRace

I almost skipped a stress test because I was “too fit.”

That test led to open-heart surgery—and probably saved my life. I’ve run 5,000+ miles since.

Please read this. Then get checked.

👉 foultips.run/cardiac-heal...

#RunnersHealth #CardiacHealth #MastersRunning #RunLonger

Different eras. Same lesson: Jim Fixx. Micah True. A Miami Marathon runner at mile 19.

Running doesn’t cause heart disease—but it can expose it.

👉 foultips.run/cardiac-heal...

#RunningSafety #EnduranceRunning #HeartAwareness #RunSmart

You can be fit and still not be heart-healthy.

Marathons don’t vaccinate you against genetics or hidden conditions.
I updated a piece every runner should read.

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#RunningCommunity #HeartHealth #RunnersOfTwitter #MarathonLife

6 Non-Negotiables for the Long Run - foultips.run The long run has rules. Learn the non-negotiables that protect your training, boost endurance, and make every mile count. - A 3-minute read.

Your long run won’t fail because you “lack grit.” It will because you may be ignoring a few key non-negotiables. Fix those, and everything changes.

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#RunningTips #LongRun #MarathonTraining

6 Non-Negotiables for the Long Run - foultips.run The long run has rules. Learn the non-negotiables that protect your training, boost endurance, and make every mile count. - A 3-minute read.

Ever finish a long run wrecked, dehydrated, and wondering what went wrong? It wasn’t bad luck. It may have been missing the non-negotiables.

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#RunningLife #TrainingDay #RunnersOfTwitter

6 Non-Negotiables for the Long Run - foultips.run The long run has rules. Learn the non-negotiables that protect your training, boost endurance, and make every mile count. - A 3-minute read.

Many runners overthink pace and overlook what actually makes a long run work. These 6 non-negotiables separate progress from burnout.

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#RunSmart #EnduranceRunning #DistanceRunning

6 Non-Negotiables for the Long Run - foultips.run The long run has rules. Learn the non-negotiables that protect your training, boost endurance, and make every mile count. - A 3-minute read.

Your long run won’t fail because you “lack grit.” It will because you may be ignoring a few key non-negotiables. Fix those, and everything changes.

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#RunningTips #LongRun #MarathonTraining

6 Non-Negotiables for the Long Run - foultips.run The long run has rules. Learn the non-negotiables that protect your training, boost endurance, and make every mile count. - A 3-minute read.

Your long run won’t fail because you “lack grit.” It will because you may be ignoring a few key non-negotiables. Fix those, and everything changes.

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#RunningTips #LongRun #MarathonTraining

6 Non-Negotiables for the Long Run - foultips.run The long run has rules. Learn the non-negotiables that protect your training, boost endurance, and make every mile count. - A 3-minute read.

There are countless long-run theories. There are very few long-run truths. Ignore the noise and master the non-negotiables.

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#RunningCoach #MarathonPrep #RunBetter

6 Non-Negotiables for the Long Run - foultips.run The long run has rules. Learn the non-negotiables that protect your training, boost endurance, and make every mile count. - A 3-minute read.

Ever finish a long run wrecked, dehydrated, and wondering what went wrong? It wasn’t bad luck. It may have been missing the non-negotiables.

👉 foultips.run/6-non-negoti...

#RunningLife #TrainingDay #RunnersOfTwitter

6 Non-Negotiables for the Long Run - foultips.run The long run has rules. Learn the non-negotiables that protect your training, boost endurance, and make every mile count. - A 3-minute read.

Many runners overthink pace and overlook what actually makes a long run work. These 6 non-negotiables separate progress from burnout.

👉 foultips.run/6-non-negoti...

#RunSmart #EnduranceRunning #DistanceRunning