Researchers examined studies that looked at the benefits of strength training for running performance—particularly running economy—and found it does improve efficiency. Comparing heavy weights and low ...

Yes, running more—provided you build up gradually over time—can make you a better runner, but it’s hardly the only piece of the puzzle. Strength training is a huge factor too: Adding it to your ...

The first few weeks should focus on the basics — easy pace, weight training and setting your expectations. By Amanda Loudin Every year, more than a million people around the world run a marathon. For ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? Running a marathon can be a daunting feat. Yet, each year, millions of people ...

The run-walk method is often considered a training plan for beginners. But runners of all levels can benefit. By Danielle Friedman During a recent half-marathon, I was taking a walk break when a man ...

Discover how fartlek runs mix bursts of speed and easy pacing to improve endurance and make you a faster, smarter runner. If running isn’t just a side step from your lifting session and you actually ...

Snagging a bib for the Broad Street Run – one of the largest and liveliest 10-milers in the country – requires some luck. But avoiding injury and running a personal best calls for careful planning.

Many runners analyze every aspect of their performance to find and fix the smallest faults. And expert guidance often centers around correction—how to fix bad form, poor pacing, or other bad habits ...

Welcome to the second season of Training Diaries, a Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2024 Philadelphia Marathon. This series will cover all the ups, downs, and hill repeats leading up to race ...