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…
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…
VO2 Max Training: How Quickly Runners Can Improve
Not long ago, getting your VO2 max tested felt like something reserved for Olympians, research subjects, or anyone…
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…
The 60-second plyometrics move that helps you to run faster
A few times a week during marathon training, you could find me in the corner of my local…