Improving endurance is a common goal among beginner and competitive runners alike. Seeing progress on a regular basis can make the workout form that much more enjoyable and motivating. As a runner ...
Whether you're an avid runner or frequently go to the gym, many fitness enthusiasts find they eventually get stuck in a routine—logging the same miles or doing the same workout over and over again.
Becoming a better, stronger runner isn’t just about upping your mileage. In fact, logging too many miles can be counterproductive. A more strategic approach is to dial into your efforts – and that’s ...
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Neil Featherby profiles Norfolk ultra-runner Ben Elmer, whose journey from low confidence and unhealthy habits to endurance success shows the ...
As Peloton running and strength instructor Andy Speer puts it, cross-training isn’t bonus work anymore; it’s the foundation. “Being able to layer activities such as resistance training, isometrics, ...
Hearing about a workout called a “fartlek” for the first time as a new runner might be intimidating and confusing. That’s because most terms, like “long run” and “speed workout,” are pretty ...
A new Finnish study shows that months of marathon training can lower peripheral blood pressure and vascular resistance, unveiling exercise’s real impact on the heart and circulation. Study: Eight ...
If you are planning to run a marathon, having a 16- to 20-week training plan is essential for performance and minimizing ...
Back in 2018, I wrote an article about some new research showing that mindfulness training could improve mental and physical performance in elite athletes. It was a heady time for mindfulness, and my ...