Understanding Endurance through the Lens of Muscle Fiber

Understanding Endurance through the Lens of Muscle Fiber

In this post we provide a baseline level of understanding of the physiology that allows–or limits–the ability to go far and fast. This is an essential building block toward understanding how a runn...
The Future is Female Coaches - Ayumi Nagano

The Future is Female Coaches - Ayumi Nagano

Bakline's Future is Female Coaches series recognizes and celebrates the women in our sport who lead, inspire, and make us all stronger. This week we’ve interviewed Ayumi Nagano, head coach of cross...
Tierney Wolfgram - Taking the Long View

Tierney Wolfgram - Taking the Long View

At the Olympic Trials on February 29th, sixteen year-old Tierney Wolfgram ran shoulder-to-shoulder with the top American women--many of them twice her age. We caught up with Tierney to find out wha...
Food For Thought: 13.1 Nutrition Tips For Your Next Half Marathon

Food For Thought: 13.1 Nutrition Tips For Your Next Half Marathon

So, you’ve set your sights on an upcoming half marathon? 13.1 miles is the perfect distance to test your physical and mental endurance. It’s also the perfect time to roll out a solid nutrition plan...
2024 NYC Half Marathon Course Strategy (UPDATED)

2024 NYC Half Marathon Course Strategy (UPDATED)

Bakline's Official 2024 NYC Half Marathon course strategy post. NYRR has changed the course several times over the years and this year is no different. This year the start is different! It may feel...
Taking Control of Running

Taking Control of Running

Over the last several months, I've heard a recurring theme from friends in the running community that they've lost their love of running and are trying to reclaim it. It seems that the pressures o...
What Goes Into A Marathon Training Plan

What Goes Into A Marathon Training Plan

My college coach still holds a grudge against one of my teammates for asking, "Do you like... make up these workouts on the spot?" My teammate thought she was complimenting our coach in good fun, b...

Rachel Flynn test drives 80:00 for Women

Bakliner Rachel runs through her favorite reps out in southern California, the Olympic lift wearing the first cut of the 80:00 for women. So far, Rachel gives the shirt her blessing.

Rugby Player & Crossfitter: Rachel Flynn

Don’t let Rachel’s beauty fool you. She’s smart, tall, strong and tough as nails. A former player of the 2 time Womens National Premier Rugby Champions, the New York Rugby Club – Rachel takes a min...