For a Better Cooldown, Start With Tempo-Paced Reps
It might be the last thing you want to do after a workout, but here's why a tiny bit of speed might hasten your recovery.
Training
Come here to find everything from strength-training workouts to distance-specific exercises and how to PR on your next race. From the mile to the marathon, track workouts to long runs, core work to foot-strengthening exercises, we draw on coaches, athletes, scientists and medical professionals to answer why as well as how, and give you reasons, resources and motivation to adopt advanced training methods to race your best, stay healthy and enjoy running for life.
3 Essential Training Ingredients for Your Fastest Half Marathon
Make sure to include these smart, specific workouts in your half marathon training to land you that PR.
How To Set Up Your Weekly Mileage For Smarter Training
A runner's weekly mileage is a good indicator of running success. Here are some tips on how to schedule your runs throughout the week.
What We Think We Know About What Causes Running Injuries Might Be Wrong
A new review of studies finds that common injury-prevention rules don't hold up. We asked the researcher what does cause running injuries.
Elevate Your Running with Corrective Exercise
Take a cue from the pros and add a few mobility and strength exercises each day to prevent injury and run better.
Camouflaged Speed Work You Can Do Year ‘Round
3 types of training that will improve your speed, stride, and stamina, but won't burn you out.
How Should Runners Lift Weights
What type of weight training you should and should not do to improve your stride and make you a faster runner.
Dealing With Injuries That Aren’t Really Injuries
Chances are pretty good that you've experienced at least one of these "injuries." Yes, you can run through them.
How Masters Competitor Hilary Corno Embraced Simplicity to Train for Boston
Corno shares her mindful, relaxed training plan and the key workouts that have her feeling “scary good” going into the Boston Marathon.
My Favorite Hill: Mountain Road in Maine
This long hill in Falmouth, Maine, lets masters marathoner Michael Collin know he's ready for the marathon — especially Boston.
No, Running Doesn’t Wear Down Your Cartilage. It Strengthens Your Joints.
A new analysis of numerous studies sheds light on how, contrary to popular belief, running may actually build stronger cartilage. Here's what that means for training on arthritic joints.
Parker Stinson is Back and Boston Bound
After a frustrating year, Stinson is training stronger than ever. He and coach Dathan Ritzenhein share his strategy and workouts as he aims for a Boston breakthrough.