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…
How Heat Training Can Improve Your Fall Race Performance
Most runners know heat slows them down. But believing those slow miles actually make them faster is a…
3 Signs You’re Ready to Add More Weekly Mileage to Your Training
Mileage progressions look reassuringly simple on paper: Run this many miles this week, add a few more the…
3 Run Coach Lessons That Helped Me Train Smarter
After I ran a marathon last fall, my symptoms of burnout spiraled and nothing about running felt appealing…
6-Week VO2 Max Training Plan to Run Faster
While most runners set a goal to get faster, an even more pointed (and beneficial) objective is to…
The Best Strength Exercise to Avoid Marathon Training Injuries
Like many runners, I prefer clocking miles to lifting weights. So when I do strength train, I like…
How to Balance Running and Strength Training Before Race Day
Most runners know the benefits of strength training … but actually picking up the weights is a different…
How Hyrox Training Can Make You a Stronger Marathoner
Runners have no trouble rounding the same looped route every day for a year. They’ll stare at a…
Iron Deficiency in Runners: Why It Happens and What to Do
I still remember the first time I learned about foot strike hemolysis. I thought my doctor was making…
8 Long Run Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Training
To crush long distances (think: half marathons and marathons), you don’t just need a solid training plan. You…
How much zone 2 training should runners do each week?
You’ve probably heard about zone 2 training, which typically shows up as easy runs and most of the…
VO₂ Max Training: Effort, Benefits, and Interval Tips
Whatever your running goals, you should execute most of your miles at an easy effort. But when it…