4 Fun Track Workouts for Beginners

Tracks are perfect for learning to run and increasing speed. They can be intimidating, so find out what you need to know plus some fun workouts to ...

By Jenny Hadfield

How Often Should You Race During Marathon Training?

Racing—whether to race at all and how often—during a marathon preparatory period is a controversial topic among coaches. Here's an end ...

By Pete Rea

Are You Ready to Run a Marathon?

Running a marathon when you don't have the training background could stunt your long-term development. Find out what it takes to tackle the distanc...

By Jeff Gaudette

Is Your Training Pace Fast Enough?

To get faster, you'll need to work the aerobic and anaerobic systems. Here's how you can incorporate a variety of workouts so you can avoid a perfo...

By Jason Fitzgerald

How to "Force" Your Body to Get Faster (in Less Time)

How can you maximize your race times without running becoming a full-time job? These easy strategies help "force" training adaptations so you can r...

By Jason Fitzgerald

The Best Race-Week 5K Workout

You're one week away from a 5K, and it's your goal to run the best time you can. Complete this workout during race week to prime your body to race ...

By Jason Fitzgerald

16 Weeks to Your Best Marathon: Weeks 1 to 4

Everyone, from beginners to seasoned marathoners, can benefit from practicing good form. That's why the first four weeks of your training should fo...

By Danny Dreyer

How to Beat Marathon Fatigue

Fatigue is not something specific to slow or average runners—it happens to every one. Here's how to train to beat marathon fatigue (warning: ...

By Jason Karp, Ph.D.