Matt Rudisill
Matt Rudisill is an Associate Service Editor with the Hearst Enthusiast Group. A Nittany Lion through-and-through, Matt graduated from PSU in 2022 with a degree in journalism and worked in communications for the university's athletic department for the past three years as the main contact and photographer for its nationally-ranked cross country and track & field teams. Matt was also heavily involved in communications efforts for the Penn State football team’s 2024 College Football Playoff run as well as the Nittany Lion men’s basketball team’s 2023 NCAA Tournament appearance. In his role with Hearst’s Enthusiast Group, Matt contributes to both Runner’s World and Bicycling magazines, creating service content to benefit runners and cyclists of all ages. When he’s not out jogging, Matt can be found tweeting bad takes about the Phillies or watching movies.
Half Marathons Are For Everyone—Here’s Why 13.1 Should Be Your Next Run Goal
Jun 13, 2025.
Everything You Need to Know About Undertraining—And How to Overcome It
While overtraining gets all the attention, undertraining can be equally detrimental. Learn how to identify and combat it.
3 Base-Building Tips to Start Your Marathon Training
Train your body to run faster for longer with these key workouts
The Workouts That Build Speed Endurance
Kick up your motivation to log miles with these challenges, complete with prizes.
Trail Running Benefits Every Road Racer Needs to Know
Ditching the pavement can help you run your next best race.
How Your Shoulders—Yes, Your Shoulders—Affect Your Run Form
This one significant form change may help you run faster and more efficiently.
Everything You Need to Know About When and How to Increase Your Training Paces
Focus on these key rules to beat fatigue.
The Difference Between Fatigue and Boredom on Long Runs—And What to Do About It
Recognize the difference between these common road blocks so you can run through them and finish your long runs.
5 Virtual Challenges to Help You Hit Your Running Goals
Jun 13, 2025.
What’s a Good 5K Time?
Mark Zuckerberg didn’t seem too happy with a recent 20:35. But how does that stack up with the typical 5K time?
5 Secrets to Increase Running Speed, According to Top Coaches and Pros
Jun 13, 2025.
How to Maintain VO2 Max as You Age
Health & Injuries
A Lactate Threshold Workout May Be the Key to Your Marathon Goal
Here's how to follow the example of top Boston finishers and add strong threshold runs to your training.
How to Run for 60 Minutes Straight
Train your body to run faster for longer with these key workouts.
6 Lactate Threshold Workouts to Build Speed Endurance and Race-Day Confidence
Apr 17, 2025.
3 Things to Do After a Long Run So You Don’t Feel Tired
Apr 12, 2025.
