ONCE YOU’VE JOGGED your way to the finish at a Turkey Trot or cruised through a charity race, you might wonder just how fast you could go if you went all out for a 5K run (for the metrically ...

A watershed time for many runners, a sub-20-minute 5K requires dedicated training, impressive speed endurance and mental ...

Numerous studies have been published about the benefits of plyometrics for runners. One 2024 study found that a 10-week plyometric programme improved running economy (how efficiently you use oxygen to ...

The 5K is a staple in many runners’ racing schedules, and training for one comes with its own unique strategies for interval workouts, long runs, nutrition, and recovery. All of these factors are ...

If the thought of starting a running routine feels daunting, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: there’s a simple, proven strategy that’ll have you pounding the pavement with confidence, no ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." MY LEGS WERE screaming, my lungs were on fire, and the incline ahead had me stressed. I was in mile two ...

Whether you're trying running for the first time or switching up your workout routine for the new year, you may be wondering whether it's better to run longer or faster. There's nothing quite like a ...

What if a short 30-minute workout could not only make you fitter but also add years to your life? Since a high VO2 max has been linked to a longer lifespan, workouts that are particularly effective at ...

You’re just getting into running, or you’re running curious, and you have some questions. You want to know how to start running. Or maybe you have been hitting the pavement but you’re looking to ...