Training

Training in the African running powerhouse of Ethiopia may look completely different, but their practices reflect universal principles you can use.

We're only human, and bad races here and there are inevitable. Here's a crash course in honing your mind to mentally power through a tough day.

The time after vaccine doses is a good opportunity to celebrate science and practice caution with training.

Jenny Simpson's final race as a college runner was a fascinating example of how the mind can limit the body.

The 2016 Olympian in the 10,000 meters likes to compare her progress over the course of a training cycle with some 300-meter intervals. Here's how you can try it, too.

Olympian Marielle Hall is hoping her grueling training gets her a second crack at the Games.

Pro runner Max King offers tips, tricks, and helpful perspective.

This next-level dumbbell circuit will help improve core mobility and build a more efficient, powerful stride.

Simulate the aerobic benefits of running without adding more wear and tear to your body.

After training in Ethiopia, an elite marathoner starts to learn their success stems as much from how they approach running as from what they do in training.

This simple but challenging interval session hones control and toughness by kicking your butt if you get the pacing wrong.

Quicker recovery intervals help runners learn how to better deal with the byproducts of fatigue, along with other performance benefits.

Forget six-pack abs. Build a rock-solid core tailored to the demands of running.

Ready make the change from treadmill to outdoor running? Start here.

Hill workouts can lead to adaptations for muscular endurance and the aerobic system.

Running is really just hopping from one leg to the other. Working on your balance will lead to better performance.

Going beyond a marathon isn’t too lofty of a goal. This plan will get you there safely and successfully.

You adjusted to running in the “new normal”—now we have to remember how to train as life returns to what it was.

Goals are great, but here’s how to set objectives based on your real-life training.

Strategy and smarts will get you through it.

Stretch and soothe these important muscles with classic yoga poses.

A closer look at what dry needling is, whether it’s safe, and what it entails.

We’ve been apart for more than a year, but participating in running club workouts can be good practice for reentering society.

Whether you prefer to run three days a week or up to six, you'll be ready to toe the line in 12 weeks.

Here's the lowdown on running’s best (unkept) secret training tool.

Reconnect to your core, ease back in, and give yourself grace as your body heals.

Top runners have a forward lean because they are fast, not because they try to lean forward. Here’s how to develop your lean effectively.

With so many of us working from home, the opportunity to fit in a workout at various points of the day is greater than ever. Here's how to use that flexibility to your advantage.

What is plyometric training and how can it benefit you?

The psychological characteristics that lead to over-reliance on data, and 3 ways to teach yourself how to trust your own perceptions and judgments more than you trust your watch.

Build a stronger foundation by sprinkling these moves into your regular strength training routine.

The hype of HIT has been around for a few years. Now we can also see the limitations. Here are 9 rules for runners to use High Intensity Training productively.

A unique 1000-meter ladder workout you can do at almost any time in your training cycle for the 5K or 10K.

Insert some incline into your next interval workout.

Why marathon pacing is so hard, and how can you improve your ability to pace optimally and not to hit the wall hard during the 26.2-mile challenge.

One of the simplest types of speed work, progression runs add variety and intensity to your training while requiring minimal recovery.

What percentage of your running volume can you replace with other types of exercise and not have to adjust your goals?

How much should you taper before a race? Here we break down the key elements that make for an ideal taper, and how not to botch it.

Strength training is key for runners of all types. Try these exercises to get started and be ready to tackle any terrain.

Despite what you may have heard, you do not need mega-mile weeks to thrive as a runner. Three elites offer advice on how to run your best with less volume.

Coach Carl explains why now is the perfect time to target the 5K and how it will benefit your future goals.

Coach Carl explains the importance of neuromuscular training for the 5K and how to easily integrate it into your runs.

There is great power in “compassionate completion” of workouts and other difficult things.

Want to try an ultra-marathon 50K? Here's what you need to know to make your big goal an incredible success.

Being able to control your intensity level through swim, bike, run, and race will help you perform to your potential.

Whether you’re sticking to sidewalks or braving the sand, here’s what you need to know to avoid injury on the most common running surfaces.

Elle Purrier's coach, Mark Coogan, explains the gradual buildup of a big aerobic base for the American record holder.

Running requires your limbs to act independently, so it makes sense to strengthen them independently.

Post-injury, follow this step-by-step plan with guidelines to evaluate what pain is okay to run through and what is not.

Why step-ups make you a more powerful runner, techniques and tips for how to do them, and two sample workouts.

Camille Herron dishes on how to avoid injury and stay energized while maxing out your miles.

Looking at a study that examined the long-term training of 85 elite athletes.

Why runners should add indoor cycling to their training and proven workouts to build strength and speed.

How much mileage should you be running? While there is no clear-cut answer that applies to every runner, two top coaches share some helpful ways to think about the volume question so you can find your optimal range.

If you do no other warm-up, do this. Why and how every runner should spend 3 minutes before every run doing leg swings.

A former elite competitor who keeps reviving his running — even at 81 with two artificial knees — provides guidelines for goals when returning from setbacks.

Just two steps can save a life.

Young runners are opting out of the gym sessions in favor of other, more fun cardio activities.

Runners who stopped their strength training retained the benefits for four weeks, and got faster.

Doing the work of even the smallest maintenance exercises does wonders for both body and mind.

An object in motion tends to stay in motion (Newton, 1686). Unfortunately, an object sitting on the couch also tends to stay on the couch—unless moved by a powerful force that could very well be generated by one of these science-backed motivational strategies.

Speed plays a huge role in most team sports, but practice sessions for those sports rarely include training for speed. These drills reverse speed losses and improve maximum velocity.

A wonky sacroiliac joint can crop up postpartum. Try this sequence to stabilize, stretch, and strengthen the tissues supporting this vital joint.

Learn how to suffer better and find every last ounce of energy you’ve got.

8 exercises that will get your body ready to roll for a treadmill workout.

Trust us, these are moves you want to master.

How many U.S. female marathoners are working out three times a week in a CrossFit gym and swimming 3,000 yards twice a week? One for sure. A look inside the “unorthodox” training regimen of Nell Rojas, and how her approach could help you run faster, feel stronger, and stave off injuries year-round.

How increasing the variety of gears you use in speed workouts can make you faster.

Take these three steps to make each run more meaningful and build mental skills while you train your body.

How dynamic and static stretching can work in your routine to keep you running.

How trail runner Keely Henninger found her way back to running after injury gave her a reality check.

Build your pace and effort with this run fartlek pyramid.

Here's how to maximize the benefits of that “hurts so good” feeling.

Masters-aged runners often need more recovery time. Why not extend that typical seven-day plan to eight days?

No oval? No problem. Take your track workout to the road with these trainer tips.

Forget about the aesthetics of a six-pack; a strong core is what will help you go the distance.

Three simple strategies to keep ourselves moving forward while we wait for change.

Four training strategies that will make you less susceptible to running-related stress fractures.

Why gliding on two planks is good for you, and which style is best.

This classic run workout is the elite's favorite.