Caitlin Carlson

Marathon Training Can Lead to Serious Soreness—Steal These Tips for Keeping Your Legs Fresh
May 6, 2025.
Should You Split Up Your Long Run?
Here’s what to do when you can’t fit in hours of training.

5 Signs You Have Weak Glutes and What to Do About It
Taking action sooner rather than later can keep you injury-free and help you run farther and faster.

How to Break 2 Hours in the Half Marathon
Sep 16, 2024.

How to Break 4 Hours in the Marathon
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Fitness Lab Tests Worth the Investment for Runners
Experts break down which type of runner is most likely to benefit from tests including a gait analysis, VO2 max, and more.

How to Improve Leg Turnover to Run Faster
A close relative to cadence, experts break down one of Cole Hocker’s go-to gold-medal moves.

Do You Actually Need a VO2 Max Test?
A lab test is the gold standard, but experts weigh in on whether it’s really that crucial to know this metric.

Pace vs Feel: Which Is a Better Metric for Running?
Experts share how and why you should incorporate more effort-based training into your schedule.

How to Increase Running Cadence
Sep 16, 2024.

This Runner Went from the Couch to a 26.2 in 4 Months—and Then Finished All 6 Major Marathons
“The biggest thing was that all of this was for good: It was good for my mental health, it was good for me physically, and I raised a ton of provision for charity.”

How Often Should You Cross Train?
There’s no one-size-fits-all formula, but these pro tips can help you personalize your approach.

How to Calculate VO2 Max
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These Half Marathon Recovery Tips from Experts Will Help You Feel Better Faster
Feeling your best postrace actually begins before you cross the finish line. Experts break down all the tips.

How to Improve Your Running Efficiency
Michael Phelps does it. Should you.

The Truth About Using Ice vs Heat for Running Injuries
Experts weigh in on the best ways to treat common aches and ailments at home.

7 Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis—Ranked
We spoke to a sports medicine doctor and physical therapist to find out the latest thinking on treating this common condition, which plagues many runners.

How to Avoid Injuries During Marathon Training, According to Experts
Oct 2, 2024.

6 Exercises for Shin Splints Prevention
Experts provide nine ways to optimize biomechanically and metabolically.

5 Strength Training Exercises for Runners
Get fit and stay healthy with the best kinds of cross-training workouts.

4 Common Race Mistakes to Avoid
Reduce the likelihood of this most common running injury with easy-to-do moves.

5 Tips to Help You Sidestep Injuries
May 6, 2025.

Cupping for Runners
Michael Phelps does it. Should you?

Five Strength Training Exercises for Runners
Get fit and stay healthy with the best kinds of cross-training workouts.