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The Danger Window: Re-Entry After Travel

February 18, 2026 • Paul Ryken

Note: This is a companion piece to Paul Ryken’s article, How to Travel Without Derailing You Running. You get home from a work trip and everything feels familiar again: your bed, your kitchen, your usual running routes. Your calendar is still full, but the logistics are simpler. If you managed to run while you were away, it’s tempting to treat...

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How to Travel Without Derailing Your Running

Note: Paul Ryken will be writing monthly articles for Great Runs. His expertise is at the intersection of running, traveling, and...

Off the Beaten Path Advice: The Importance of Experimentation

“Pizza is Not in Fact, Pasta” I am not about to tell you that going out with friends for pizza the night before a cros...

Paul Ryken: Running Coach, Veteran Marathoner, Location-Independent Traveler

Note: This is the first in a series of articles by friend of Great Runs, Paul Ryken. In addition to coaching marathon runners thro...

Where to Run if You’re Attending the 2026 Winter Olympics (Plus Other ‘Olympics Inspired’ Routes!)

The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games are being held February 6-22 across multiple locations in Itlay. Milan is host to the...