If you have a half marathon or marathon on the horizon, or even a 10K, it might seem counterintuitive to go out and train your body to run 100 meters as fast as you can. But even if you’re gearing up ...

Let's start with a bold statement: There are runners who only want to live life in the fast lane. And then there is the other kind of runner, who prefers to maintain a slower, steadier pace—even if it ...

The feeling of losing your speed as you get older can be frustrating. Physiologically, there are a few reasons why it happens. We naturally begin to lose muscle mass – particularly fast-twitch fibres ...

Speed work isn’t just for serious runners. Up your pace just a little for a more efficient workout. By Hannah Singleton Hannah Singleton started doing speed work two years ago after she moved from ...

Runners hear the terms aerobic and anaerobic thrown around, but understanding the difference between the two can change how you approach your workouts. Together, these energy systems form the backbone ...

First, let’s clear up a few misconceptions about the concept of a finishing kick. It’s not about “saving up” your energy so you can sprint the last 100 meters of a race. In fact, a finishing kick ...

If you’ve managed to get up on a cold morning, put your running clothes on and get out the door, you’ve already succeeded. The last thing you probably want to do is sprint until your lungs burn. But ...