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…
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…
7 Training Hacks to Fight Fatigue and Hold Your Pace
We’ve all experienced that point in a run or a race when it feels like you just can’t…
How One Runner Went From His First Marathon at 44 to Sub-3 at 47
I spent most of my 20s and 30s burning the candle at both ends. After I graduated from…
‘Critical velocity training’ is the secret sauce to faster running – here’s how to master it
In the running world, there are many workout options to choose from if you want to get faster…
Average Running Heart Rate: Experts Explain What to Know
Thanks to the proliferation of smartwatches and fitness trackers, it’s never been easier to log your heart rate…
This Test Reveals Weak Calves That Slow Runners Down
Your calves play a vital role in the push-off phase of running. They’re also one of the main…