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…
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…
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…
4-Week Fall Comeback Training Plan for Runners Who Took the Summer Off
Whether you’re eager for the cooler months ahead or sad the year’s hottest days are behind us, there’s…
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…
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…