When running, most of us face two challenges: our heart and lungs (conditioning); and our leg stamina. Either your “lungs or ...

Runners all have different goals. But one goal that’s common for all is running for an entire race or workout. Sometimes that means shaving a couple of seconds, or perhaps minutes, off their current ...

Here’s what to know about how to safely pick up the pace while running.

Lactate threshold workouts are one of the most important parts of a distance-running training plan. Putting your body through this type of exercise will help you run faster and run longer. “Lactate ...

In the running world, there are lots of workout options to have at the ready if you want to get faster: race-pace repeats, ...

Plyometrics are explosive exercises such as jumping, bounding, or hopping that train your muscles to generate maximum force in the shortest possible time, says Campus. 'Plyometrics is often called ...

Speed work isn’t just for serious runners. Up your pace just a little for a more efficient workout. By Hannah Singleton Hannah Singleton started doing speed work two years ago after she moved from ...

“Zone 2” is a term drawn from the five-zone system of heart-rate training. For runners specifically, this zone translates to ...

As we approach the New Year, among some people’s 2026 fitness goals might be a marathon (after a well-earned festive break, of course). While others may be building towards doing their first parkrun ...

Iowa Army National Guard soldiers participate in the sprint-drag-carry event during an Army Fitness Test at Camp Dodge Joint Maneuver Training Center in Johnston, Iowa, Sept. 12, 2025. (Sgt. Ruth ...

A friend of mine ran for the University of Arkansas during its dynasty years in the 1990s. Each fall, a new cohort of wide-eyed recruits would show up for their first workout with returning NCAA ...

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 ...