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…
Can Walking Count Toward Marathon Training?
While training for the Sydney Marathon, I missed a few of my weekday runs. Of course, coaches say…
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.…
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…
Lactate Threshold Training: A Simple Pacing Tip for Runners
The difference between finishing a hard run strong and watching my pace unravel often comes down to something…