Matt Fitzgerald

Here’s what 25 years of experience taught this coach about mastering the sport of running.

Most elites spend about 80 percent of their miles going easy. Here’s why you should, too.

Is there really an upper limit to how fast people can run?

Yes, you need to train your legs, but it's really your brain that dictates your pace.

If you train like experts, you can be ready year-round for any race in just 4 weeks. Here's how

Do prosthetic legs really give South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius an edge?

Why should your fitness drop when the leaves do? Here's how to make the most of the best season for runners.

Nutrition - Weight Loss.

Calorie-burning workouts from America's best coaches will help you slim down--and speed up.

Workouts to get your mind and body in shape and in sync

Simple steps to soften muscle soreness

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Why Performance-Enhancing Drugs Aren't Necessary, and How to Replicate Their Effects Honestly

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If you ask 10 other runners to name a benefit of cross-training, at least 8 of them will mention injury prevention. But although injury prevention is by far the most widely recognized benefit of cross-training among runners, it's hardly the only one.

Stretching is one of the most controversial subjects in exercise and sport, but this author feels regular stretching is a must, and when done properly can actually rehabilitate injuries.

For a runner, there's no better feeling than getting fitter, when every workout seems faster and easier than the last. And there's no worse feeling than hitting a training plateau.

If you train like experts, you can be ready year-round for any race in just 4 weeks. Heres how

Tips for drinking during a race

Apr 1, 2005