You can run all the miles on the road and do as many speed sessions on the track that you want, but the secret to getting that next PR likely comes in the gym. And we don’t mean more treadmill runs.

Unforeseen weather conditions, emergency trips to the porta-potty, crowd control—race mornings are far more complicated than training runs. Even the most dedicated runner can struggle with following ...

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The primary focus during the off-season should be to rest, recover, and relax. After a big season of training and racing it ...

Whether you’re a young runner trying to be more competitive in races or a recent convert to running via the bevy of popular “couch to 5K” programs out there, there will come a time when you’re no ...

When I started running more consistently a little over a year ago, I had a lot of questions. Which trainers should I wear? How often should I run, and for how long, exactly? And of course, what the ...

Whether you’re training for your first or fastest half marathon, adding speed to your training can be a little intimidating, especially if you’re tackling the distance without a coach or experienced ...

Plyometrics are explosive exercises such as jumping, bounding, or hopping that train your muscles to generate maximum force in the shortest possible time, says Campus. 'Plyometrics is often called ...

Despite what many people might tell you, I think it’s more impressive to run a mile as fast as you can than to run a marathon just for the sake of it. Running a marathon is a feat that should always ...