8 Ways for Runners to Combat Sitting All Day at Work
Sitting at a desk all day poses health hazards and tightness induced in key running muscles. Try these eight tricks to stay agile.
By Greg Strosaker
Marathon Training Articles
Running Makeover: "Help, I Need to Lose 10 Pounds!"
Even with a good running program, losing 10 pounds can seem like it takes forever. Employ these easy strategies to slim down quickly.
By Jason Fitzgerald
Are You Really a Beginning Runner?
One important question new runners often neglect before they begin training: Are you really a beginning runner? Take this quiz to find out.
By Sabrina Grotewold
Avoid a Running Injury With the 10 Percent Rule
Run too much, too soon, and you're bound to get hurt. There's a reason why the 10 percent rule is a rule: it works. Here's how to use it.
By Mackenzie Lobby
How Much Marathon Training Do You Really Need?
How much training do you need for a marathon? According to coach Pete Rea, 26.2mile prep should be inversely proportional to your fitness. Find out...
By Pete Rea
Should You Change Your Running Form?
If you're a heel striker, should you try to land instead on your midfoot to stave off injury, and become more efficient? Read the story of one runn...
By Greg Strosaker
How to Improve VO2 Max
Runners can improve VO2 max with mileage and interval training, but how many miles and how much intensity? Depends on how much you want to improve.
By Jason R. Karp, Ph.D.
The Science of VO2 Max and Its Impact on Running Performance
Want to become a better distance runner? Start by learning what VO2 max is, and how it affects your aerobic fitness.
By Jason R. Karp, Ph.D.
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