Articles by Mario Fraioli

Mario Fraioli is the senior producer at Competitor.com. He was a cross country All-American at Stonehill College, has run 2:28 in the marathon, and coaches the Prado Women's Racing Team in San Diego.

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  Can A Cup (Or Two) Of Coffee Improve Performance?

  • Published 6 days ago

  British study says high doses of caffeine can improve performance by as much as six percent.

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  Video: Skechers Go Run And Go Ride

  • Published May 10, 2012

  Get a closer look at the shoes 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials champion Meb Keflezighi trains in, races in and helped develop.

• Workout Of The Week: 3-2-1 Hill Repeats

  • Published Aug 24, 2011
  • Updated 735045 days ago

  Looking for a ticket to fast fitness? Head for the hills!

• Shoe Talk: Newton Running MV2

  • Published Jul 6, 2011
  • Updated 735045 days ago

  Competitor's Mario Fraioli talks with Newton Running's Danny Abshire about the MV2, an ultra lightweight racing flat that debuted last

• Running Doc: Are Women More Suited For Endurance Than Men?

  • Published May 24, 2011
  • Updated Jun 9, 2011 at 1:31 PM UTC

  The Running Doc explains why women might be better equipped for endurance events.

• The Running Doc’s Recommendations For Runners With

  • Published May 19, 2011
  • Updated Jun 9, 2011 at 1:31 PM UTC

  Remember that your training sessions are the time to practice what you will do on race day.

• The Running Doc’s 10 Commandments Of Marathon Running

  • Published May 11, 2011
  • Updated Jun 9, 2011 at 1:31 PM UTC

  There’s nothing common about common sense.

• The Running Doc’s Race-Week Recommendations

  • Published Apr 29, 2011
  • Updated Jun 9, 2011 at 1:31 PM UTC

  Follow these guidelines to make your next race a smashing success!

• Med Tent: Treatment & Prevention Of Plantar Fasciitis

  • Published Apr 26, 2011
  • Updated Jan 18, 2012 at 6:12 PM UTC

  Dr. Jordan Metzl discusses the problem of plantar fasciitis, a pesky and painful heel injury that plagues many runners. In this video, he

• The Running Doc’s Training Recommendations

  • Published Apr 26, 2011
  • Updated Sep 13, 2011 at 11:29 AM UTC

  Dr. Lewis Maharam explains what to do during training to help achieve success at your event.