Let me start by saying: No, you are not required to have a goal of running faster in order to call yourself a runner. But plenty of runners, including myself, do train to get faster. And here’s the ...

Whether you’re following a training plan or are yet to pick one, there’s a strong chance that you’ve at least heard of that thing called a ‘hill running workout’. As the name suggests, hill workouts ...

It’s time to find your fastest self! This training plan can get you there—and help you learn how to calculate your target speed zones. Even if you’re not dreaming of a podium finish, there’s not a ...

Sometimes I fear my running career has plateaued. Well, not my career, but my pace. I lace up four or five times a week, push hard enough to feel pleasantly wrecked, watch my mileage climb steadily ...

Iowa Army National Guard soldiers participate in the sprint-drag-carry event during an Army Fitness Test at Camp Dodge Joint Maneuver Training Center in Johnston, Iowa, Sept. 12, 2025. (Sgt. Ruth ...

You probably already know that running is a stellar form of exercise. It provides a host of health-boosting benefits, including improved heart function, boosted mood, and reduced risk of a bunch of ...

Getting faster doesn’t come from one single type of workout. Race day speed is built by balancing different efforts the right way. Long runs lay the endurance foundation with slow, steady time on feet ...

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is my favorite companion for strength training, but also, most importantly, outdoor run workouts. Wearing an Apple Watch for years now, I've grown very fond of the several ...