Training

Seven scientifically-proven reasons you should find a training partner or group.

Becky Wade shares five lessons on training, injury, recovery, and racing revealed from looking at trends in training logs.

The key to a lifelong enjoyment of running is to start out gradually. Here’s how to safely build to 30 minutes of continuous running.

You shouldn’t ever be too sore to run.

Not all trail runs are up mountains, or ultra-distance. Here’s how to find the easy trails that can deliver less-intense runs.

Altitude training can bring huge gains to your training and performance—but you’ve got to get it right.

Injury prevention and preparation are just two of the many reasons why we should warm up and cool down.

Time trials and virtual races present unique challenges and require new psychological tactics. Here's how to mentally master them.

How to build confidence running outside alone.

Guidelines on how to stay safe and defuse potentially unsafe situations in the wild, animal by animal.

On taking it one step at a time to develop your inner champion.

The long run is the status symbol of marathon training, but much of the existing advice on running long is misguided. Luke Humphrey breaks down just how far you should go.

New research supports what many runners do naturally, instead of the conventional wisdom that you should stay upright.

Tips for reaching your potential while juggling everything.

These two easy arm swing stretches will help wake up your shoulders after hours hunched over computers and phones.

These two forms of outdoor recreation were made for each other. Here's how (and why) to combine them.

If you're looking for a coach to take your training to the next level, there are three factors to consider.

Resist the urge to plop on the couch and do one or more of these post-workout mobility exercises from strength coach Kevin Purvis.

COVID-19 has split the country on whether or not runners should wear masks, but there are plenty of upsides to owning a neck gaiter.

Even those running less get faster when abiding by the golden ratio of training intensity.

Practice your marathon hydration and nutrition plan during training to avoid race-day dehydration and carb-store exhaustion.

Six science-based tips on how to best be seen while running in the dark

Eight tips to make running in the dark safe and enjoyable

If you're a trail runner navigating COVID-19 (or with limited access to trails for any reason), here’s how to survive—and even thrive—while running roads.

Welcome to your new resource for all things trail running.

The training involved for a mountain race is like a bag of trail mix with a little bit of everything thrown in.

Pushing into a new level of training will leave you feeling sore and blah—until the day your body catches up and darkness turns to dancing.

Most pets are friendly, but what do you do if a dog gets aggressive while you're out? Here's what to do if a dog chases you on a run.

New research sheds light on the variables that determine when a trail or mountain runner should switch from running to walking uphill.

Timeless tips from influential running coaches

Expert tips to break out of a running rut and let your body discover a more efficient stride.

Here’s how to be the best environmental steward possible when running during a global pandemic and after.

Olympic middle-distance runner Alysia Montaño shares her rules for creating consistency from her book "Feel-Good Fitness."

Grab your sunscreen, water, and these expert tips to make summer running bearable.

If you're running more than ever due to restrictions on other sports, here's how to stay injury-free.

A popping sensation in your knee is probably nothing to worry about. Here's the likely cause and how to treat it.

These four challenging—and fun—speed workouts don't require the close confines and pressures of a track.

How to use early-season hill runs as a foundation for speed and the best way to transition to later-season speed workouts.

Running the second half of a race faster than you run the first half is a proven formula for success.

Alternating running and walking is nothing to be ashamed of—it's a great way to build fitness and prevent injury.

Everything you need to get from start to finish of your first race.

Keeping tabs on what's normal for you can help you train smarter and get better results from your running.

New to running? These are the workouts that should make up your training plan.

Still stretching before you run? Stop. Focus on mobility instead, and save stretching for after (only if it feels good).

Healthy eating has two components: healthy food and a healthy relationship with food.

Speed work will raise your aerobic capacity; but to improve performance, you need every piece of the fitness puzzle.

A roundup of resources for parents who want to help their young runners to stay active.

For the first few minutes post-26.2 and through the next several weeks, here's a plan for a healthy recovery.

We provide ways to treat—and prevent—those obnoxious leg cramps known as "charley horses" that always seem to take us by surprise.

Electrical muscle stimulation units are becoming affordable enough for many athletes to have at home.

Here's exactly what it means and how important it is.

It’s in times like these that our brains and bodies need movement most, but it’s also exactly when we are least likely to exercise. This easy-to-follow challenge can help you fit a little more fitness into your day.

Don’t have the option to head outside or jump on a treadmill? Some run drills in your back pocket can help you feel like the runner you are in record time.

Get ready to spring off the start line and sprint toward the finish line with a new level of oomph!

Your core is going to be wiped after this!

This fast-moving circuit will build aerobic capacity, translating to faster, more efficient runs, improved cardio health, and easier climbs up stairs.

Warning: This workout is going to feel great, especially if you’re tired, achy, or stiff.

Get ready to build muscle stamina, better running form, and improved staying power.

We can do a better job of recognizing that injuries are rooted in physical issues, but often come with huge mental consequences.

Respect and care, for others and the environment, are called for when heading onto the trails, now more than ever.

Want to learn to love running? Start a routine safely by beginning gradually, to reduce the risks of injuries and burnout. Here’s how.

Sure, flat ground feels easier. But you aren't helping your running. Here's more proof that you should be doing hill repeats.

Minimize injury risk and improve your power with these hamstring exercises.

Everything we know about breathing might be wrong.

Brisk walking—especially uphill, with a pack—may be your path to bulletproof running legs.

Physical therapists around the country are offering remote sessions—which can sometimes be better than being there in person.

12 of the best social media accounts offering free at-home fitness services and workouts to keep you sane and active during COVID-19 pandemic.

An easy, common-sense approach to finding your max heart rate without a laboratory stress test.

This fun, easy method for recording how each workout feels can help you track training patterns, avoid overtraining, and reach your peak.

The “pain in the butt” hamstring strain presents difficulties that are different from those posed by lower hamstring strains.

Taking quicker steps is one of the few proven ways to reduce running stress and save your knees.

The "Couch Stretch" can reduce pains from your feet to your back, plus improve performance.

After running a personal best in the half marathon, one runner reflects on how she did it.

Adding these medicine ball exercises to your cooldown routine can strengthen your core, hamstrings, and hips while increasing total-body coordination.

Using a medicine ball cooldown routine after your run has benefits in mobility, coordination, and injury prevention.

Don't stretch sore hamstrings. Here’s what you should do instead.

Yes, it's freezing. But getting out of the house and into the cold could be good for you.

Ward off injury on your way to a PR with this streamlined, 10-minute circuit.