If you’re like many runners, especially starting out, you push the pace. Getting ready for a big race might make you do it too. Faster feels totally logical for getting good race times. This idea ...
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 ...
If you’ve recently been on the hunt for a new pair of marathon running shoes (or are starting a new fitness journey and have been perusing beginner running shoes), chances are, you’ve come across a ...
Long runs are an essential part of any race-training plan, whether you’re prepping for your first 5K or your tenth marathon. The distance you rack up during these sessions may become daunting, but ...
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 ...
Speaking from experience, when you go for a run and someone considerably older—who's slow running and doesn’t look like they’ve put much time into their fitness—passes you without appearing to make a ...
You probably already know that running is a stellar form of exercise. It provides a host of health-boosting benefits, including improved heart function, boosted mood, and reduced risk of a bunch of ...
Slow running has been emerging as an unexpected way to run faster over long distances. Easy, conversational-pace runs can help you build up your aerobic base and improve your endurance without burning ...