I don't think that running coaches need to be high-performance runners themselves. I don't even think they need to run at all, at least not for their whole lives. However, if a coach is not currently ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." IF THE WORD "fartlek" makes you giggle, you're not alone. But there’s nothing funny about how this style ...

When I started running a few years ago, I would jog from one telephone pole to the next, then walk past two, three or four poles until my heart rate came down and my legs recovered. Then I would add ...

Fartlek – the Swedish word for ‘speed play’ – is one of the most common training sessions that I use with my athletes. The history of fartlek training dates back more than 80 years, when coaches and ...

Fartlek: Most people laugh at the word, but it’s actually a good way to change your workout routine. It is a form of speed play. Most of us don’t worry about speed. Truth is that I am not very fast ...

If you've ever asked any cross country runners about their workouts, you've probably heard them say "tempo run," "progressive run" or some other vague or confusing term ("fartlek," anyone?). During ...

Pushing your limits is a simple requirement of running faster and improving your endurance, but that doesn't mean you have to spend hours doing so. Efficiency matters – and the Mona fartlek offers ...

Discover Fartlek, the Swedish 'speed play' method revolutionizing athletic training. This dynamic approach blends structured bursts of speed with easy cruising, enhancing both speed and endurance ...

Richard A. Lovett is my professional name. Friends know me as Rick. I’ve done a lot of things in my life, including getting a Ph.D., and being a law prof, but these days, I’m primarily a writer and ...

People use many types of running workouts to improve their pace for timed runs and longer-distance races. Knowing which ones are best for you and how to place them into your week is a mix of best ...