Stress Reaction: Causes, Treatment, Prevention
Many runners feel occasional aches pop up, especially as mileage increases. Most of the time, with rest, strength…
How to stay in heart rate zone 2 on runs, according to experts
Zone 2 running is supposed to be easy. These relaxed, conversational efforts should make up the bulk of…
Should You Run Before or After Strength Training?
It’s tempting to treat a double-workout day as a make-it-work situation: Run when you can, strength train when…
Why runners need to train tendons AND muscles – plus, 5 tendon exercises to help you run further and stronger
You know that strong muscles are key for logging faster miles and preventing injuries. Your hamstrings, quads, glutes…
How to Stay in Zone 2 Heart Rate on Runs, According to Experts
Zone 2 running is supposed to be easy. These relaxed, conversational efforts should make up the bulk of…
A New Study Says Eating Blueberries May Improve Running Performance, so I Tested the Research for More Than a Week
“Berry-doping” was certainly not on my 2026 bingo card … but there’s evidence it may deserve a square…
Tendon Strength Exercises for Runners to Prevent Injury
You know strong muscles are key for logging faster miles and preventing injuries. Your hamstrings, quads, glutes, and…
How to Improve VO2 Max, According to Wearable Data
If you have a fitness watch, you probably regularly get updates on your VO2 max. While historically not…
Very Slow Running Improves Mood and Mental Skills, Study Says
Key PointsResearchers discovered that just 10 minutes of very slow running significantly improved mood and brain function, challenging…
Running twice a day: When double days improve training
If running once a day is good, running twice a day is better, right? Well, not so fast…
40-Minute Strength Workout for Half Marathon Training
I just started training for a half marathon, and when I was switching gears from base training to…
6 Strength Tests to See If Your Body Is Ready for Harder Training
Runners are chasing higher and higher mileage weeks, with recreational athletes now chasing numbers previously reserved for elite…