Improve My Training: Reduce the Density, Double the Chance of a PR
This masters runner with a busy schedule is looking to PR in the half marathon. We evaluated her training log and provided tips to help her reach her goal.
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Balancing Risk and Reward in Masters Training
Masters, more than younger runners, need to pay attention to what risks each workout brings and optimize the rewards of strategic hard training.
Best Ways to Strength Train for Your Next Marathon, Monitor Your Training Load, and Think About Running Shoes and Injuries
Amby Burfoot's Science of Running: News runners can use from the latest scientific reports.
Big Data Reveals New Marathon Training Approaches
Tracking what successful marathoners actually do reveals new optimal training patterns of hard weeks and easy weeks.
Hitting a Plateau? ‘Crash Training’ May Be Your Way Out.
The case for occasionally hitting training hard for two to three days — then recovering harder. Plus 3 rules for crash training carefully.
How to Overload Your Training Without Overreaching
You can boost performance by tackling heavy blocks of training — if you avoid excess fatigue. Here’s how to walk the line.
Key to Success: Don’t Just Train “For” Races, Train to Train
What do top milers and top marathoners have in common? They both train consistently, year-round, and their fitness lets them race well at any time at almost any distance.
Avoiding Injuries Requires More Than Rest And Ice
Finding a balance between your training load and how much your body can handle can help in your recovery.
Sets, Reps, And Loads For Runners
How to get the numbers right in your strength workouts.