Training Tips

Because life will always try to get in the way of your training.

When your 13.1 race is a month away—but you haven’t exactly been “training”—this plan is perfect.

Want to tackle a half marathon? Use these 13 tips to have a great race.

Charge up your running to prevent everything from muscle cramps to brain drain.

Key tips to earning that elusive BQ.

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

There are lots of ways to find your running potential. These tips may not be helpful in that process.

Two finish lines are better than one. But make sure you train right so you can cross both.

These power women guide many of the NCAA’s top athletes to championships and podiums—here’s their advice for taking your own running to the next level.

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

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

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

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

A simple question answered: Are recovery sandals worth the investment?

Here's exactly how to use the indoor training tool to your advantage.

Life takes over. You get injured, sick, or sidetracked and training isn't going as planned. You can still salvage your next race.

Longer stride and quicker cadence don’t separate us from elite runners. Research suggests their biomechanics allow them to spend less time on the ground.

Runners have a “never surrender” attitude, but sometimes it’s best to save yourself (and your body) for another day.

Women share what they wish they knew in their beginning running days.

Sara Hall, Ryan Hall, Kaitlin Gregg Goodman and Andrew Kastor share the strategies they use to pick and prepare for their fall marathons.

The sockless trend is on the rise—but do your feet have enough protection without that extra sock layer?

Follow these guidelines to navigate the benefits, risks and best training methods so you can reach your own running goals.

If you’re running crazy miles, you can eat everything in sight—right?

Retired pro triathlete Bruckner Chase offers his best advice for runners interested in trying an open-water swim.

Pros Gwen Jorgensen, Colleen Quigley, and Lauren Floris talk about goal races, motivation, and their ability to be flexible.

Here’s your ultimate guide to going fast.

Tap into the power of group runs—without running over pedestrians, making cars crazy or being “that” athlete.

Coach Hillary Kigar weighs in on how runners can tell when the best thing to do for their training is take time off.

Once you find your sole mate, never let it go.

Shift your racing mindset with power phrases.

You can learn a lot from a running coach, but after finding one of her own, these three pieces of advice stuck out to one runner.

Don't give yourself an easy 'out' for reaching your goals—instead, see why many coaches recommend working toward one thing.

Here are a few simple ways to come together as a team and ensure you are all working toward the same goals—while having fun, too!

If you're in a bit of a runner's rut, here is what you can do to stay active and as you make your way out of it and to the other side.

Some training plans have you run for a set amount of time and some for a specific distance. So which one is best? We have the answer.

Eat Pray Run DC was just on vacation in Las Vegas and still was able to get in a solid amount of mileage. Here's how she did it.

So you're on the metaphorical bench—here's how to deal.

No matter how long of a break you took, using these tips can get you running—and training—again.

New city, new surroundings, new running routine.

Because if you run slow, who cares? Apparently your lifespan does.

You're not alone—here's how to combat upper pain.

There are so many options for literally every healthy choice—here's how to keep it simple and still hit your goals.

Searching for an alternative for water? On your next easy run, try these suggestions from our resident coach.

When running in a pace group, you're supposed to know that you're hitting your exact goal time. How do those group leaders stay on target?

In less than one minute, learn your best moves to make the perfect 10-minute workout.

Yes, even crazy ultrarunners make mega training mistakes.

Runners just need to maintain a 19 minute/mile pace to beat the 30-hour cutoff time

Follow this guide so you can get back to running with happier feet.

Discover how one simple shoe swap greatly benefitted her run.

Mental training ahead of race day is key—and the only way to get in a racing state of mind is to do a practice run (pun intended).

Here is how one runner approached it and found surprising benefits.

Every runner has long runs during their training, but how fast should you be running them?

Step one: Don't run to lose weight.

If your home gym feels a bit more like a hole than a home, give these easy tricks a try to up the morale while you're on the treadmill.

There are creative ways to keep the motivation running after the finish line.

Forget about fad diets. Follow this simple mantra to melt away unwanted pounds.

There's a difference between running 6 miles—and sleeping in a van, then running 6 miles at 3 a.m.

When it comes to training for a race, you need to know what you are up against.

Runners get performance anxiety for a number of reasons.

Not long, but you can maintain your fitness level with minimal workouts.

Check out Alison Barsalona's author page.

Yes, running up helps make you a stronger runner, and here's why.

We've all been hollered at in some way on the run—one blogger shares the best ones she's heard.

Of course we always recommend at least checking in with your doctor.

These are perhaps the most important two weeks of the entire training time. Use them wisely.

It's all about trial and error with some, and honesty with yourself for the others.

Many runners want to do both—but can you do both at the same time?

These are six common things runners do wrong. Take these lessons and run with it—pun intended.

Once you recognize you're not invincible, there's room to do the things to help you heal from a postpartum running injury.

Joan Benoit Samuelson and Abbott's medical director share their tried-and-true mental tips for runners.

Believe it or not, hilly marathons can be fun—as long as you remember these tips before you race.

Of course these tips are just good for any new marathoner!

If you have taken time off, here are a few things to keep in mind before you lace up again.

Even if you don't think you are speedy, you can still benefit from doing some faster workouts.

Two doctors offer best tips for easing back into that routine after a winter season off.

Check out Kathleen Woods's author page.

While hill repeats have always been a mainstay for runners, new research shows how important they are.

What usually starts with a bang can sometimes fizzle a bit as the training progresses. Don't let that happen to you.

If you want to cover a few miles with your pup, learn these crucial habits first.