For many runners, the marathon represents the ultimate test of physical and mental endurance. The months leading up to a marathon require careful planning, including a sensible and progressive ...

Yes, running more—provided you build up gradually over time—can make you a better runner, but it’s hardly the only piece of the puzzle. Strength training is a huge factor too: Adding it to your ...

Simply put, peak week of marathon training is the week with your longest long run, your biggest speed workout, and highest weekly mileage. A solid marathon training plan will ebb and flow with gradual ...

If you do strength training on a regular basis, first off, good for you. Smart resistance work can improve running economy, build resilience, and reduce injury risk. But like everything else in life, ...

Strength training is important for everyone, but it also looks different for everyone. A program will hit every muscle in the body, but for runners, some are more important than others. A strong core, ...

As a running novice currently training for a half marathon, consistent runs on a sensible timetable have helped my distances, times, and confidence improve. But it can sometimes feel like there's more ...

If you are looking to shave seconds (or even minutes) off your run times, you might think the answer is simply to run more miles per week or push harder on your goal-paced intervals. However, as ...

As runners, setting foot in the weight room can feel downright intimidating. Strength training may also feel like it’s taking away from time spent logging miles or building a base. In reality, the two ...