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 ...

I love to run a 5K. A 3.1-mile race is short enough that casual runners can participate, leading to big turn-outs, but also long enough that goal-oriented veterans can use it as an excuse to push ...

Runners have two main paths to choose from when it comes to running goals: run faster or run longer. Both will make you a stronger, fitter athlete—but training for one looks a little different than ...

"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 ...

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 ...