Training

Doctors may not know exactly what causes side stitches, but they have some ideas about how to prevent them.

Foam rolling can offer temporary relief, but preventing it from developing again should be your main concern.

Ski mountaineering (or skimo) is the perfect way to cross-train during the cold and snowy months without spending hours indoors on the treadmill.

Winter weather is way more enjoyable when you get out and play in it. Our complete cross-training guide will help you do just that.

If you can walk, hike, or run, you can snowshoe.

Cross-country skiing delivers a low impact, full-body workout.

What science says about setting meaningful, internally motivating, and satisfying goals that are exciting but not overwhelming.

If you've taken a break from your regular workout routine, these tips will make it easy to start again.

How Natasha Wodak executed her impressive return to the marathon to become the second-fastest woman in Canadian history.

Why and how to set and achieve weekly process goals that get you to your performance goals.

American marathon record holder Deena Kastor offers tips on marathon recovery and getting through the difficult moments in a tricky race.

Expert advice on understanding the emotions of injury and taking tactical steps toward recovery.

Uncertainty around the race calendar can wreak havoc with motivation—let's get over the mental hump.

An easy way to mix things up and help improve your running speed and form.

Refresh your running in a fun and totally new way in just 14 days.

Is it all in your head, or is running on the 'mill actually harder? Here are five reasons why the treadmill can feel like a chore.

Get the most out of your treadmill workouts by trying these three approaches.

Contrary to what you might think, not all dogs do well in the cold. These four tips will keep your four-legged running buddy healthy and happy.

When the winter weather gets dreary, try any one of these workout alternatives to stay active.

If you want to get faster and feel stronger, don’t neglect this key aspect of your daily fitness routine.

From prevention to treatment, experts provide advice on dealing with runner’s knee.

This one-hour workout is fast and tough and will help boost your top-end run speed.

This year has upended our lives in unimaginable ways. And while it may be cliché, runners have found a silver lining—here are four major lessons learned from training in 2020.

If you’re looking to sooth running aches to recover faster from workouts, research shows that topical CBD could be an effective solution. Here's how we felt about these eight CBD recovery rubs.

Elite runners train hard, even when they can't run many miles as they come back from an injury. Becky Wade shows details a week of her workouts.

Do you know the difference between fast-twitch and slow-twitch?

Here’s how to reap the benefits while balancing the demands of having a baby on the way or new motherhood.

Looking for a new adventure? Here's everything you need to know about this spin on trail running.

Do your quads hurt when you run? Your injury might be more serious than you think.

Seriously, all it takes is 20 minutes to increase speed and burn calories.

Don’t let a little weather keep you from the trails this winter.

One runner finds her footing again in the underappreciated “speed play” workout.

Tracking what successful marathoners actually do reveals new optimal training patterns of hard weeks and easy weeks.

The series strengthens your discs and targets rotational power transfer that translate to better energy exchange from limb to limb.

These four simple steps can help you optimize your cool down to recover and return to the trail refreshed and faster than ever.

A good working knowledge of your anatomy can help you dial in your workouts.

These 8 expert tips can keep you safe from these mostly misunderstood reptiles.

These active stretches from Gerard Hartmann are the essentials every runner needs to keep healthy and efficient.

By measuring biomechanical stress, you may be able to reduce injuries and improve training and racing, says a new paper.

This series will focus your efforts on recruiting the deep core stabilizers that improve alignment and control precision movements in your spine.

Doing three runs in one day, known as a triple, is a creative long run alternative that can extend your endurance and add quality miles.

There are all kinds of benefits from slowing down (and varying) your pace.

Everyone was a beginner once. Mind these trail tips to get ahead of the curve faster.

If you’ve never spent much time off road, it’s about time you did. If you’ve got no idea what you’re doing, don’t worry. We’ve got your complete how-to-start guide.

Guidelines for keeping your training on track when you can't do your plan for the day or have to take days off.

Our 3-part series of core stability exercises will alleviate pain, bolster training durability, find seconds on the clock, and improve your form. Here's how.

Here's how to stay safe when trail running in bear country, with five encounter scenarios and how to react to each.

The case for occasionally hitting training hard for two to three days—then recovering harder. Plus, 3 rules for crash training carefully.

Swedish, sports massage, trigger point—which rubdown should you choose?

Doctors confirm: 2020 has caused an increase in runners getting injuries. Don't be one of them.

Lifting weights can be intimidating for runners. Here's everything you need to know to get started, including when to schedule it, what equipment you need, and how to reach your goals.

Strategic, specific core training is the path to improving your form, alleviating pain, bolstering training durability, and finding seconds on the clock.

You need more than just physical strength to make it through 3.1 or 26.2 on your own.

A sports podiatrist takes us through the types of Achilles tendon injuries and their treatments.

Is your pup a trail runner's best friend?

Allison Pattillo ran two virtual races and discovered the miles (and their challenges) are real, even if the finish line isn't.

Strengthening your core, which includes your back, is key to feeling your best postpartum.

Coach Greg McMillan shares a few critical, controllable factors that contribute to whether or not you will run well race day.

Follow these tips if your running is stuck in a rut.

To run your fastest 5K, you need to develop your endurance, muscles, and race-specific speed. We'll show you how.

Smart half marathon training will land you that PR.

This masters runner had no idea where she was headed in the sport when she first started. Now, she's coaching runners just like her.

Successfully running on the beach requires a little know-how, but it's worth it.

Planning a full rest day into your routine can actually make you a better runner. Here's how it works.

Hundreds of miles of trails are being developed every year all across the nation, so even city-dwellers can make trail running a habit.

News you can use today from the latest scientific reports on running.

Outdoor spaces became more crowded as the global pandemic surged, but trail advocates are making space.

Three ways for "slow" distance runners to comfortably incorporate max speedwork into our running.

Anything can happen during a race. Having a strategy in place will make sure you're ready for it all.

Try this simple flow to help ease period pains—both mental and physical.

One expert weighs in on the variables to consider before you add swimming into your routine again.

Here’s your complete how-to for planning (and enjoying) a run in the mountains.

Stair sprints build leg strength and increase VO2 max.

With these eight suggestions, you can maximize the summer sun and avoid workout boredom.

Elite runners from four infernos share eight tips on staying tough and training smart in hot and humid weather conditions.

It's time to embrace summer heat as a training tool. Here's how.

Busy parents can still trail run during a summer of COVID-19—here's how.

This expert advice can help pull you through when self-doubt creeps in.

Why cycling is a great cross-training option for runners and how to maximize its benefits.