Make those last few miles of a long run less painful with our tips for strengthening two key running components… Often, runners concentrate on racking up the miles at the expense of all other training. At some point, your body will scream “no more!” and protest by breaking down with a knee,…
Runners set goals to become better in the sport and improve themselves. Although one of the first goals that many runners make is to be faster, a better goal—that will eventually lead to increased speed—is the goal of being a stronger runner. Being a stronger runner involves training beyond just running, and…
When you run within your limits, every workout can be a pleasure. But start even a few seconds per mile too fast, and misery awaits: excess fatigue, loss of motivation, or even injury. That’s why it’s so important to know what pace is right for you. Happily, by doing a simple time…
If you’re already relatively fit, you should allot 16 to 20 weeks to get trained for a marathon, If you’ve let your fitness routine fall by the wayside a bit, no worries – just factor in an extra three to four weeks to get yourself up to speed – literally. Here’s everything you…