Do your runs always feel hard? Focusing on this simple metric makes running feel easier
One of my favourite movie quotes from The Emperor’s New Groove is when Emperor Kuzco shrieks, ‘You threw…
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…
When Easy Runs Feel Hard, Experts Say Focusing on This Metric Can Help
One of my favorite movie quotes from The Emperor’s New Groove is when Emperor Kuzco shrieks, “You threw…
4-Week Fall Comeback Training Plan for Runners Who Took the Summer Off
Whether you’re eager for the cooler months ahead or sad the year’s hottest days are behind us, there’s…
Core Exercises for Runners: 8 Moves to Build Stability
When personal trainer and strength coach Lauren Pak, cofounder of Theory of Motion, tells runners to train their…
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…
Easy Runs: Nike Coach Explains Why Effort Matters More Than Pace
Coaches will tell you to run your easy runs at a pace that feels truly easy, but for…
5 Exercises to Help Runners Over 50 Build Strength and Mobility
Running is often treated as an endurance sport, but every stride is also a display of strength: Your…
5 signs of weak glutes that can affect your running form
If you notice your stride falling apart as miles go by, weak glutes might be the problem. These…
Strength Training During Easy Runs: A Coach-Designed Workout
I’ve always disliked strength training—partially because it feels, to me, like there’s never a good time for it.…