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…
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,…
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…
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…
5 Exercises to Help Runners Over 50 Build Strength and Mobility
Running is often treated as an endurance sport, but every stride is also a display of strength: Your…
5 Signs of Weak Glutes That Can Affect Your Running Form
If you notice your stride falling apart as miles go by, weak glutes might be the problem. These…
3 Signs You’re Ready to Add More Weekly Mileage to Your Training
Mileage progressions look reassuringly simple on paper: Run this many miles this week, add a few more the…
When Does Running Get Easier? Experts Share a Timeline
Whether you’re fairly new to running or you’re returning to the sport after a long time away, it…
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…