8 Treadmill Workouts Pro Runners Use for Better Performance
It’s tough to escape the treadmill when the weather starts to turn. And while cruising through an easy…
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…
Tight Calves Prevention: The Simple Moves That Work to Keep Calves Strong
Earlier this year, tight calves plagued me for the first time. No matter what shoes I wore or…
Stress Reaction: Causes, Treatment, Prevention
Many runners feel occasional aches pop up, especially as mileage increases. Most of the time, with rest, strength…
Glute Activation for Runners: 3 Tweaks That Helped Me Run Stronger
For the longest time, I didn’t understand how glute strength translated to runs. I just knew that I…
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…
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…
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…
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…