Recovery runs are only effective if you run them easy. These six strategies will help you slow down and protect your training ...

A friend of mine who ran for the great University of Arkansas track and cross-country dynasty of the 1990s once told me a story about training paces. When eager freshmen showed up each fall for their ...

The key to keeping resolutions going beyond Burn’s Night is to make them enjoyable and do-able, rather than draconian and ...

I can’t wait for this run to be over! You may think that I most frequently hear that phrase in my head while completing a tough run, like an interval session or a dreaded tempo workout. False. I long ...

That heart-pumping, give-it-your-all feeling is one of the reasons many of us run in the first place. And a ramped-up heart rate during any type of exercise is not only normal, it's necessary. But ...

Running's popularity is showing no signs of slowing down. Strava's 2024 trend report revealed a 9% increase in the number of marathons, ultramarathons and century rides logged last year, and Sports ...

Lunch runs are awesome. They’re a great reset that can split long days right in half. I’ll put in a podcast, head out the door, and forget all my responsibilities for a half-hour or so. One particular ...

Running too fast is a beginner mistake, but that doesn’t mean your runs always have to be turtle-slow. If you’re a beginner runner, you’ve probably heard the advice that you’re running too fast and ...

To recite an old Chinese proverb, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step – and this really is the case when it comes to running. Although the thought of running just one mile – let ...

With shorter days, colder temps, and the possibility of black ice lurking on the pavement, moving your run indoors might be looking a lot more appealing. But it can also bring up the question: Is ...