6 Strength Tests to See If Your Body Is Ready for Harder Training
Runners are chasing higher and higher mileage weeks, with recreational athletes now chasing numbers previously reserved for elite…
5 Exercises to Help Runners Over 50 Build Strength and Mobility
Running is often treated as an endurance sport, but every stride is also a display of strength: Your…
5 signs of weak glutes that can affect your running form
If you notice your stride falling apart as miles go by, weak glutes might be the problem. These…
5 Signs of Weak Glutes That Can Affect Your Running Form
If you notice your stride falling apart as miles go by, weak glutes might be the problem. These…
3 Signs You’re Ready to Add More Weekly Mileage to Your Training
Mileage progressions look reassuringly simple on paper: Run this many miles this week, add a few more the…
6-Week VO2 Max Training Plan to Run Faster
While most runners set a goal to get faster, an even more pointed (and beneficial) objective is to…
The Best Strength Exercise to Avoid Marathon Training Injuries
Like many runners, I prefer clocking miles to lifting weights. So when I do strength train, I like…
How to Balance Running and Strength Training Before Race Day
Most runners know the benefits of strength training … but actually picking up the weights is a different…
8 Long Run Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Training
To crush long distances (think: half marathons and marathons), you don’t just need a solid training plan. You…
How much zone 2 training should runners do each week?
You’ve probably heard about zone 2 training, which typically shows up as easy runs and most of the…