Alison Marie Helms, Ph.D., C.P.T., a certified running coach, agrees that while injury is not always 100 percent preventable, strength training can “stack the deck in your favor.” The thing is, the ...

Just when I started making progress in the gym, I started training for a marathon. With these tips, I can do both.

A good strength training program for runners blends current fitness with running goals. Which is to say it needs to be progressive, not leave you too sore to run and focus on some of the common ...

Longer than a 10K (6.2 miles) but shorter than a half marathon (13.1 miles), a 10-mile race offers athletes a unique running challenge. From building endurance, strength, and mental resilience, to ...

Set your sights on a new PR with our 5k training plan for intermediate runners, featuring easy runs, tempo runs, and speed work. The path to a personal best is paved with persistence and the right ...

Mitchell also recommends taking the base-training period to focus on the “extras” you may have neglected in your training ...

In her defense, Garner’s coworker Paula signed her up without asking a month before the race. The pair work for Togethxr, the ...

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