This 20-minute run-walk routine is one of the best ways to build that confidence because it emphasizes preparation, pacing ...

Runners have two main paths to choose from when it comes to running goals: run faster or run longer. Both will make you a stronger, fitter athlete—but training for one looks a little different than ...

For years, runners have used heart rate-based training to maximize their running potential. This method includes five “zones” at which your heart is beating at a percentage of its maximum capacity. In ...

No matter how many times I’ve been told (or written about) the importance of a slow run, I cannot translate it into my training. This is not to say I am the fastest runner. My half marathon goal time ...

When people say they need to get faster at running, it can mean multiple types of running workouts required to build a base of endurance, a set mile pace and sprinting as fast as possible. The ...

If you are looking to shave seconds (or even minutes) off your run times, you might think the answer is simply to run more miles per week or push harder on your goal-paced intervals. However, as ...

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 ...

After running the New York City Marathon on the New Balance team in 2023, I was devoted to taking some time off from racing to let my body recover. But then Athleta reached out with an opportunity I ...