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…
He Started Running at 53 and Ran a Sub-3-Hour Marathon at 70 – 3 Habits Worth Copying as You Age
Last year, at age 70, I trained for a 2:50 finish at the Chicago Marathon. I was hoping…
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…
Short-Distance Base Training: How to Prepare to Run Fast
Considering the higher mileage required to train for a marathon, you probably know you need to build a…
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…
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…
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,…