Pete Magill

Mileage isn't a training plan, just the sum of the workouts you need to train for your goal race. Here's how to figure out what you need.

A deconstruction of the myth of "falling forward," and the physics behind how to actually create a fast, efficient stride.

Thorough advice on why runners need resistance training, how much you should do, and how to fit it into your running schedule.

Here’s how to adjust your training in the heat, and help your body adapt so it can handle more.

Speed-work spokesman Pete Magill explains why sprints, strength, and agility are just as crucial in distance running as they are in field sports.

Why it's best to wait for the off-season to give blood.

If distance runners are so strong, why are they so skinny?

Timing training is crucial in young runners' growth cycles, but the most important thing you can do is help them build a love for the sport.

Racing with a pre-determined goal pace fails to take into account race-day variables and will lead to sub-optimal results.

If our brain gets worried that we’re running too hard, it shuts down muscle fibers. Here's how to reengage your mind and muscles.

Pushing the pace downhill is tempting, but carries a cost that negates any time gains. Here's why.

You want to deplete your carb supply to get many of the long run's training benefits. Here's why—and the exception.