Unfortunately, VO2 max decreases a lot faster when you stop straining than it increases with training. “Early on, you can see ...

When you think of progressing as a runner, you probably think about getting faster and/or going farther, but there’s another variable to consider: running intensity. To Steve Mura, manager of runner ...

To start running it's best to establish motivational factors like signing up for a race and finding a friend to run with or ...

Learning how to increase endurance running is often far less complicated than we like to make it: easy runs, strength, mental training, eating enough…patience. But you want to know how to do it faster ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." WHEN YOUR RUNS feel strong—your pace is solid, your stride is smooth, your energy is on point—it can be ...

Running while overweight is hard and can take a toll on a person’s feet, knees, shins, lower back and hips. Here is this week’s question: Stew, what is your advice for heavier athletes running for ...

Sprint interval training, or SIT, is super trendy right now. It’s a great way to improve your running speed and to get in a hard interval workout, and I’ll explain exactly how. But I also need to ...

We all know how good running is for both your physical and mental health – not only does it strengthen the heart and your cardiovascular wellbeing, it can release a rush of endorphins (yep, that ...

Perhaps you've conquered the 5k and have set your sights further afield, or are a seasoned racer chasing a PB. Either way, 10K, or 6.2 miles, is a distance that tests your stamina while still allowing ...

A recent study found a correlation between overuse injuries and a sudden increase in mileage in a single run. Experts explain how to safely increase your mileage, based on the new research. A New Take ...

Ice and anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen can help reduce pain and swelling, but the best way to heal is usually a ...

Until recently, VO2 max testing has been inaccessible to most everyday athletes. Unless you had an in with an exercise physiology lab, you had to rely on back-of-the-envelope calculations or wearable ...