Face a sturdy box, aerobic step, or weight bench. Stand with feet about hip-width apart. Send hips down and back into a squat ...

Why: Train your acceleration and driveSled drives are a staple in elite sprint prep - and for good reason. They teach your body to drive forward while building power through the quads, glutes, and ...

If you prefer more structure, try a ladder fartlek: Run fast for one minute, recover with a jog, then repeat, running for two ...

Runners enjoy lacing up their shoes and running. The endorphin rush felt after a long run or interval session can't be beat. But sometimes, injuries can keep us from doing what we love. What if there ...

Getting faster by way of VO2 max work is all about efficiency. 'The higher your VO2 max, the faster or more efficiently ...

Numerous studies have been published about the benefits of plyometrics for runners. One 2024 study found that a 10-week plyometric programme improved running economy (how efficiently you use oxygen to ...

Run at a conversational pace—no faster than 5min 25sec/km (Most runs specified pace in this format, which is readily tracked ...

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 ...

Sometimes, success really is about how you see things. A new study takes that idea literally, revealing that a simple visual trick can help runners pick up the pace without high-tech gadgets or extra ...

Understanding the benchmarks for a good Hyrox running pace is essential if you want to optimise your performance on race day. With eight 1km runs to cover, running accounts for around half of the ...

Research proves the benefits of adding strength work to your routine: A study published in Sports Biomechanics in 2023 concluded that combining strength and endurance training improved running economy ...