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π₯ "How I beat my toughest running goal ever": Our rather speedy senior editor Alex Cyr has been at war with a certain big round time in the 10K for years. In his latest video, he documents how he finally broke 30 minutes. β
π Running shoes donβt last forever, they donβt even remain the same throughout their life. Here's how to know when you should change them. β
π·πΊ Russia says itβs ready to host both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, even as it remains suspended from the Olympic Movement. β
π "How do you get better at running?" The answer most runners would give? "Run more."But, do you have to really run more to get faster?β β
π΄ββοΈ Some days, you may just not be up for a run. Discover fresh ways to get your heart pumping without hitting the pavement! β
πββοΈ One of the most important training terms youβll want to understand and incorporate into your routine is threshold training. Here's everything you need to know.β β
π€― WATCH: The 2:09 Lie? Ruth Chepngetich Suspended
Alex Cyr, our senior editor, had always wanted to run a 10K in under 30 minutes. After years of close misses, he vowed to finally achieve his goal in 2025 -- and to do so before turning 30 years old, in August.
Because nothing quite stokes the flames of motivation like a quarter-life crisis. Here, he shares the tips, tricks and habits that helped him improve; so that you, too, can use them to reach the next level in your running.
βHow do you get better at running?β The answer most runners would give? Run more.But, do you have to run more to get faster?
As it turns out, there can be benefits of running less to improve your running performance.
In this run less, run faster training guide, we will discuss the benefits of reducing your running volume or the number of miles you run per week, and how running less may actually help you run faster.
Running is the go-to form of cardio for many of us, but there are plenty of other alternatives to running to give the heart and lungs a great cardio workout.
Incorporating different types of cardio into your fitness routine can add the variety your mindneedsto prevent boredom and keep workouts motivating and engaging, as well as the variety your bodyneeds to prevent overuse injuries, muscle imbalances, and fitness plateaus.
From DOMS to bonking, VO2 max to strides, there is undoubtedly a rich running vernacular, and knowing how to properly use the termsβboth in conversation and in training practiceβcan help you feel like a real runner.
But one of the most important training terms youβll want to understand and incorporate into your routine is threshold training.
Our editor Michael Doyle and running legend Amby Burfoot unpack the biggest doping scandal in decades. Ruth Chepngetich, the womenβs marathon world record holder, has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned masking agent. β They break down the evidence, the timeline, and what this means for the future of clean sport, elite marathoning, and womenβs running. Itβs the fallout no one wanted β but everyone needs to hear.
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, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #556! π Happy Saturday! Here's what I have for you today: π Outrage, heartbreak, and calls for reform after Ruth Chepngetich's positive drug test rocks the sport. π¦πΊ With Eliud Kipchoge among the 15 sub-2:07 athletes confirmed for the Sydney Marathon, the 2025 race is set to be the fastest in Australian history. πβοΈ Ready to tackle your first ultramarathon? Here are our 9...
Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, ππΌ Katelyn here with newsletter #555! This edition is all about getting stronger to run better. πͺ In our latest podcast, we break down why strength training matters for runners, share our own routines, and bust a few common myths. Plus, weβve included a full lineup of guides to help you get started, at home or in the gym. π§ New podcast: Miles + muscle: How strength training has made us better runners:...
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