Experts Explain How Many Marathons You Should Race in a Year
It’s easy to catch the marathon bug. Influencers and everyday runners flood social media talking about their training,…
Morning vs. Evening Runs: Which Is Better for Performance?
Most races want you at the starting line early in the morning, making an a.m. run routine an…
How Much Alcohol Can Runners Drink Without Hurting Their Training or Performance?
Recent research tells us that runners and alcohol don’t make ideal training partners. And yet, they often coincide:…
VO2 Max by Age: All About This Performance Metric
Most runners, at some point, want to see how fast and hard they can go, even for just…
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…
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…
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…
Improve VO2 Max After 50: How to Get Faster as You Age
Scientifically, the older you get, the harder it is to get faster and improve metrics tied to speed,…
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…