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Over two to three months, take the time to practice your race pace with tempo runs. Trust us, the work will pay off.

To race the perfect mile, a runner needs to possess an equal balance of strength and speed. Follow this 8-week, race-specific training plan to develop both and run your PR.

Psychological skills training can significantly reduce stress and negative thoughts before and during a marathon — that’s important for your time, and for having a good time.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

5 training situations when it’s best to hit the treadmill, and a few pro tips on how to make it successful and fun.

This classic run workout is the elite's favorite.