Training

Not every run needs to (or should) be a serious workout.

Advice from Sara Hall, Emma Bates, Laura Thweatt, and Sara Vaughn.

Don't let cold weather stop your progress.

Real-world advice from athletes who have braved tough conditions and come out stronger because of it.

A look at all the muscles that make up your core and how you can start to strengthen them.

You want to start understanding what 5K pace feels like, and it’s not a comfortable place.

To get fast, you have to run fast.

This plan is the perfect way to build aerobic capacity but still challenge yourself from a speed perspective.

To get faster over longer distances, you have to hit the gas during shorter intervals first.

Nailing a combo of total-body strength and speedwork will help you go the distance.

New year, new speeds.

This workout feels more like a fun game, with variations to run it alone or with a group.

Give your trunk the strength and stability it needs to run pain free.

If you're looking for a low-impact option that still delivers on intensity, a StairMaster workout is the way to go.

Not for the faint of heart, this week's treadmill workout will require some real effort.

Laura Thweatt and Jenny Simpson share the off-season training that lays the groundwork for faster race performances.

A lot can go wrong in trail racing. But a lot can go right, too. Here's a long list of things to keep in mind for your next race.

For anyone who’s ever stood at the finish line of a 5K, 10K, or half-marathon, and asked “what’s next,” we have the answer.

These guidelines from ultrarunner Ruth Croft will ensure you achieve your goals, no matter your location.

Make the 45 minutes you spend on the treadmill really count.

If you love running, odds are you won't want to stop during pregnancy. Here we offer training tips for those determined mother runners.

To get to the start line you're going to have to conquer winter training first.

Maximize your time spent on 'Satan's sidewalk' with this fiery 45-minute workout.

You can stay mobile even at home, counteracting hours of sitting with this plan of creative drills and work positions.

A deeper look at the classic recovery pose.

Integrating strength work into your training can be confusing. Here's an 8-week, full-body program that removes all the guesswork.

Aerobic capacity, not speed, is usually the limiting factor in how fast you can race, even for a distance as short as the 5K.

This short track session of 400-meter repeats will help you get fit fast. Here's a beginner and advanced version.

Stay healthy, motivated, and injury-free during the winter season.

Easy, silly ways to make your next run more fun.

When it comes to breathing while running, it isn't as intuitive as you'd think.

Foot pain slowing you down? Follow this advice to keep your feet healthy and pain-free.

Runners should rely on props and modifications to make these yoga poses work for them.

These four strategies will help reduce strain and impact and let you keep running as you deal with knee issues.

Even if it's a rest day or you just don't have time to get in a workout, here's why you should still set aside a half hour and get walking.

Take your health, fitness, and performance to the next level in 2022 with our comprehensive four-week plans.

Sneak in a solid workout, perfect your form, and have fun with your baby on the go.

Train for two races at once with this two-week guide that will give you double the fun while getting the necessary recovery.

Yes, we love running. That doesn't mean every run is perfect. Here's how to embrace the suck.

Breaking down the elements of a training plan can help you construct a routine that works best for you.

As runners, should we really be stretching? And if so, how much, what kind, and when?

Toeing the line for the first time since the pandemic may take you back to your first race ever.

These moves will do more than just increase your strength.

Elite runners from bone-chilling locations share 7 tips for surviving and thriving through the cold winter months.

Learning to embrace the parts of myself that want to be good at things.

The aging process brings up some difficult questions for all athletes. Talking openly about the age-performance curve can be healthy for everyone.

Embracing recovery will make you a better athlete. Your body is asking you to work in. It’s time to listen and respond.

Bust that treadmill boredom thanks to these three easy-to-execute treadmill workouts.

It's not always best to grit your teeth and bear it.

How Courtney Dauwalter uses adaptability to stay cool, calm, and collected when the going gets tough.

Here's an insider look at Seidel’s training strategy and workouts that led to her marathon success.

It can be difficult to figure out how to work cross-training into your running schedule. These tips will help.

Building strength doesn't have to mean lifting weights.

A new review of studies finds that common injury-prevention rules don't hold up. We asked the researcher what does cause running injuries.

Our calf muscles regularly get overused. It's time to treat them with care.

Push-ups for women runners can seem elusive. Here's how to master the OG strength-training move.

Old-fashioned pen-and-paper training logs are an intimate way to track your progress.

Use the vertical climbing machine to increase fitness, improve form, and increase strength, all in your own home without heavy impact.

Improve your top-end speed and snap with these short and fast hill repeats from run coach David Roche.

Stroller running becomes a bit more complicated this time of year, but here are some tried and true tips to keep everyone warm and happy on the run.

Three types of training that will improve your speed, stride, and stamina, but won't burn you out.

If you’re prone to running injury, “gluteal amnesia” may be the cause. Here are a few moves to switch on those important muscles.

Want to blow by your competition? Learn how to tackle the downhill.

A comeback is difficult, but doable.

There's no getting around it: Hill training is rough. But if you do it correctly, it's worth it.

Hill workouts are a great way to build speed and endurance, but they can be tough. Here's one that's fun.

After writing a ridiculously thorough guide on marathon training for women, Nolan is following the process of coming back slowly from her injuries and training for a fall marathon in 2022.

Blood flow restriction training, a new fitness trend, could boost your muscle strength, endurance, and help you recover from injury faster.

Weakness in hip adductor muscles can cause knee injuries. Do these five exercises to run strong and healthy.

Here's how to make the most of your limited training time.

Hobbling around the house? These stretches will help relieve your discomfort (and feel good, too).

The top U.S. marathoner helped her mom train for her first 13.1-mile race. Here's how you can safely prepare for your next half marathon, too.

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, but for runners, it’s top priority year-round.

It's time to find your fastest self!

Plus, a look at the accuracy of heart rate monitors.

Whether you're training for 10K, half marathon, or a marathon, our experts recommend these sessions for the fall season.

No matter what your goal, preparing for your first 26.2-mile race is better with friends. Here’s how the Hansons-Brooks women helped each other get ready for the 2021 Chicago Marathon.

Elements of sprint training can be beneficial to recreational distance runners, too.

A look at the different—and most effective—ways to build your aerobic base.