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 ...

You wouldn’t ask a first-time marathon runner to do a 20-mile long run with tempo miles in the middle. For a newer runner, that could put too much strain on the body too soon in ...

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 ...

VO2 max is your body’s ability to use oxygen when you increase your effort. The higher it is, the more you can maintain a fast pace before things start to fall apart. VO2 max is ...

Ready for a speed workout that will actually translate to race-day excellence? Hit your goals by learning to feel out your 5K and 10K paces.

Sometimes I fear my running career has plateaued. Well, not my career, but my pace. I lace up four or five times a week, push hard enough to feel pleasantly wrecked, watch my mileage climb steadily ...

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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If you are planning to run a marathon, having a 16- to 20-week training plan is essential for performance and minimizing ...

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 ...

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Members of Space Base Delta 1 speed past the Mercury marker during the inaugural run of the Solar System Trail at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, March 17, 2026. The new base running trail is ...