Running insights and tips

A true fartlek run, which literally means “playing with speed,” should be treated as an opportunity to explore different paces. However, many runners see it as a relaxed session where...

There are many excellent books about pushing personal boundaries, visualizing goals, and overcoming perceived limits. These ideas are valuable to explore and can serve as helpful mental tools for keeping...

Modern military planes can refuel while flying, which allows them to travel around the world several times during a single flight. This is somewhat similar to metabolic switching. Metabolic switching...

Pain in the shins, knees, or hips is often caused by lateral (oblique) forces that put stress on joints and soft tissues. One common cause is excessive crossover in a...

High humidity is tough to beat for runners. While the body can adapt somewhat over time, like by increasing sweat production to help manage internal and skin temperature, there’s no...

A responsive foot plays a key role in running performance. When the arch remains firm and doesn't collapse much during the stance or absorption phase, it helps limit excess movement...

Both mileage and "time on feet" are ways to track your training volume - the former tracks distance, while the latter measures the duration you’ve spent running. But which of...

Many recreational marathon runners, especially those who began running later in life (after the age of 20), often lose touch with their true maximum sprinting capability. Their training typically prioritizes...

To maintain posture, balance, and efficiency while running, the body needs to generate movements that counter those of the legs. This involves coordinated action from joints above the hips, including...

When you’re facing an intense tempo session, track intervals, or a crucial marathon-pace long run, it’s natural to want fresh legs - unless you’re specifically training under fatigue. But is...