Runners all have different goals. But one goal that’s common for all is running for an entire race or workout. Sometimes that means shaving a couple of seconds, or perhaps minutes, off their current ...

A good rule of thumb to follow with cruise intervals is to make sure the amount of threshold work you do doesn’t exceed about ...

Lactate threshold workouts are one of the most important parts of a distance-running training plan. Putting your body through this type of exercise will help you run faster and run longer. “Lactate ...

When running, most of us face two challenges: our heart and lungs (conditioning); and our leg stamina. Either your “lungs or ...

Whatever your goals, even if you’re training to run long, it pays to go short—and fast.

Want to run faster instantly? Previous studies have found benefits in cross-training, keeping your eyes focused on a spot ahead, and wearing the right shoes. But, researchers say that just a few ...

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Many fitness tests include speed and agility in addition to endurance runs. You need a good workout to take to the track to develop speed and strategies for these shorter-but-faster events. No longer ...

Speed work isn’t just for serious runners. Up your pace just a little for a more efficient workout. By Hannah Singleton Hannah Singleton started doing speed work two years ago after she moved from ...

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Sometimes, success really is about how you see things. A new study takes that idea literally, revealing that a simple visual trick can help runners pick up the pace without high-tech gadgets or extra ...

If you’re one of many runners who are guilty of neglecting strength training in favour of smashing out more miles, this short and simple strength routine – that can be done in under 30 minutes at home ...