There are countless training methodologies for runners that all aim to produce the same results: help the runner get faster and hit PRs. While each of these different training approaches for runners may structure the training program differently and emphasize certain types of running workouts more than others, there is one thing that most runners … Read more
In athletics, there are a variety of events such as middle and long distance runs like the 800 meters, 1500 meters, 5000 meters, and the marathon. In addition, there are hurdles, jumps, throws, and combination events like the decathlon. There are also short sprints. The fastest, shortest track and field event is the 100-meter dash. … Read more
In track and field, there are a wide variety of events and race distances, such as the 100-meter, 200-meter, and 400-meter sprints, as well as hurdles, throws, relays, cross country, and so on. The 800-meter event is considered a middle-distance event where both speed and endurance play a part. It takes place on a 400-meter … Read more
In track and field, there is a long list of events and race distances ranging from sprints such as the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes, middle distances such as the 800-meter, 5k, and 10k, and longer distances such as the half-marathon and marathon. The 400-meter event is considered a long sprint event, demanding a combination of … Read more
Running by heart rate is a popular training approach to assess the intensity of your workouts, but many runners find they make little progress in terms of being able to run faster at lower heart rates. Low heart rate running is a method of training that aims to improve the efficiency of your heart and … Read more
For the past several years, there’s been a ton of buzz about the benefits of HIIT, or high-intensity interval training. A HIIT workout is a great way to get a challenging cardiovascular and metabolic workout in a short amount of time, making it a much more efficient way to improve aerobic fitness and health compared … Read more
Although many runners eventually gravitate towards running longer distances, beginners often stick with one and two-mile runs as they build their leg strength and cardiovascular endurance for long-distance running. Even once your fitness improves, and you can do plenty of longer workouts, a fast 2-mile run can still be a fantastic, efficient workout. But what … Read more
No matter where you are in your running journey, the prospect of running faster is always appealing. If you’re a beginner runner, you might focus on shorter distances as you build up your endurance, such as 1.5-mile runs. Additionally, a 1.5-mile run is part of certain military fitness tests, such as the IST for the … Read more
If you’ve ever trained for a 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, or other distance race, there’s a very good chance you’re well-acquainted with speed workouts such as mile repeats and other track intervals, threshold runs, hills, and fartlek workouts. However, distance runners are typically unfamiliar with speed training with resistance, which is a highly effective … Read more
When it comes to marathon training, there are roughly a dozen different types of running workouts. From track intervals to threshold workouts, hill sprints to tempo runs, running coaches and exercise physiologists have developed a relatively extensive library of types of running workouts, each designed to offer specific and unique physiological and psychological benefits to … Read more
Both jogging and sprinting can offer huge benefits for physical and mental wellbeing. However, whilst they might appear similar, there are some key differences between lower intensity aerobic running and sprinting in terms of how they are carried out as exercises, as well as how they affect your muscles, health, and cardio capabilities. In this … Read more
One of my fondest memories of running was going to train at the local grass football pitch as a young boy. The coach would have us run a series of quick runs, as fast as we could, along the lengths of the pitch, and then we had to run slow on the widths. At the … Read more
We’ve all experienced challenging workouts or tough moments during races where we just need to power through, and boy is it hard sometimes! Many find that a fun, motivational high BPM songs playlist is a great tool to help push through those challenging training or racing moments. Music can inspire you, distract you, and even … Read more
When it comes to the benefits of sprinting, there are so many more pros than cons. Many different types of exercises (even within run training) come with warnings: don’t overdo it, mix it up with other workouts, etc. But sprinting is something you can do no matter where you are in your running training. Are … Read more
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