WHEN I FIRST started running long distances, I had one goal: go as fast as I could for as long as I could. I ran the same 5k route a few times a week, always aiming to go faster. Every time out needed ...

Interval running condenses the powerful effects of regular running into shorter, high-intensity bursts. Research shows it can improve cardiovascular health, regulate blood sugar, and reduce body fat ...

News to no one: Cardio exercise—you know, the kind that gets your heart rate up—is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. Figuring out the cardio workout that’s right for you, however, can be a bit ...

For many runners, embracing the concept of slow and easy runs is a game of mental gymnastics. Can you really become a better, faster runner if you’re consistently going at a pace that feels easy and ...

In 2020, when I first got back into running after having my daughter, I struggled with consistency. One of the main reasons for that? I was constantly battling aches and pains. I’d push myself so hard ...

If anything, this approach to running often produces a regression in form. Thankfully, all it takes to get training back on track is to slow right down. Here's why. This might seem counterintuitive, ...

When many people first begin running longer distances, the goal is often the same: go as fast as possible for as long as ...