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How Long Does It Take to Improve Your VO2 Max? Here’s What Research and Experts Say

Hint: It’s probably longer than you think.

By Jenessa Connor

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Feb 28, 2025

Training Plans

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The Best Half Marathon Training Plans for Every Level of Runner

No matter your goal for race day, we have you covered with these training programs and all the tips you need for success.

by Kiera Carter

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Your Marathon Training Plan

By Molly Ritterbeck

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The Best Treadmill Workouts

by M. Nicole Nazzaro and Jordan Smith

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A Training Plan for Consistency

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How to Build Your Running Base in 8 Weeks

By Jordan Smith

Half Marathon Training

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If You Struggle to Hold Your Pace Late in a Race, You Need These 2 Research-Backed Strategies

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Why You Should Avoid Banking Time in a Marathon

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How Embracing Slow Runs Helped Me Go Farther

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This Study Challenges the Golden 10 Percent Rule

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A 3-Day-A-Week Half Marathon Training Schedule

Tamanna K. Singh, M.D., FACC

Feb 28, 2025

Marathon Training

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Why Am I Not Getting Any Faster?

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How Missing a Marathon Workout Can Benefit You

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Is Your Marathon Goal Ambitious Enough?

Health & Injuries

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How to Add Speed Workouts to Marathon Training

Feb 28, 2025

Strength Training

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Can You Build Muscle While Marathon Training?

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Unlock Your Running Speed With Calf Raises

Tamanna K. Singh, M.D., FACC

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5 Drills to Improve Your Form and Speed

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The Dos and Don’ts of Double Workout Days

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Strength Training Equipment for Runners

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Our Programs

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You Can Build Real Speed Like the Incredible 16-Year-Old Cooper Lutkenhaus, No Matter Your Age

Hint: It’s probably longer than you think.

By Ashley Tysiac

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How to Master the Run/Walk Method

By A Part of Hearst Digital Media, Brian Dalek and Kristen Wagner

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Run a Faster Mile Just Like Faith Kipyegon

By Donna Raskin

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Run/Walk Plans to Transform Your Racing

By Runner's World Editors

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How to Start Running—and Not Feel Embarrassed

By Ashley Tysiac

Workouts

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4 Speed Workouts That’ll Boost Your Speed

by Ashley Mateo

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All About AMRAP Workouts for Runners

By Kristine Kearns

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What Exactly Is a Tempo Run?

by Chris Hatler and Matt Rudisill

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The Benefits of the Stair Climbing for Runners

By Lauren Bedosky

Hint: It’s probably longer than you think

Feb 28, 2025

Quick Workouts

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Power Your Runs With These 6 Glute Exercises

By Danielle Zickl

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6 Ab Exercises for Beginner Runners

By Monique Lebrun

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How to Do a Mountain Climber Correctly

By Jordan Smith

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30-Minute Indoor Workout

By A Part of Hearst Digital Media

Heart Rate Training

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How to Find Your Max Heart Rate

by Laura Williams Bustos, M.S.

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What Is the Average Running Heart Rate?

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What Is Heart Rate Variability?

By Laurel Leicht and Aug 12, 2025

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All About the MAF Method

By Laurel Leicht

VO2 Max

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Maintain VO2 Max as You Age

By Matt Rudisill

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How to Tap into the Benefits of Interval Training

by Kiera Carter

Cooper Test

The Running Test That Has Tormented Sport’s Biggest Stars Turns 50

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What Really Determines Your VO2 Max?

by alex hutchinson

Pacing

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How to Improve Running Pace

By Laurel Leicht

A Part of Hearst Digital Media

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How Much Does Heat Affect Running Pace?

By Lauren Bedosky

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Signs You’re Running Too Fast on Easy Days

By Laurel Leicht

Hint: It’s probably longer than you think

This Pacing Tip Will Have You Running Your Fastest 5K

By Aly Ellis, Jeff Dengate and Ashley Tysiac

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Feb 28, 2025

Beginner

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'Micro-Walks' Could Seriously Boost Your Health

By Korin Miller

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The Worst Running Advice I Ever Received

By Ashley Tysiac

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How to Be a Better Back-of-the-Pack Runner

By Donna Raskin

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Run/Walk Your Way to Less Pain When You Train

By Matt Rudisill

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How to Run Negative Splits

By Pavlína Černá

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How to Run With a Jogging Stroller

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What to Know About Running in the Heat

by Jennifer Van Allen

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Do This Warmup for More Successful Runs

by Jennifer Van Allen and Jordan Smith

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The Simple Analogy That Helps Me Pace Smarter

By Matt Rudisill

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How to Cope with the Top Stressors for Runners

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Does Running Build Muscle?

By Ashley Mateo

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Science Shows Us How to Run Like Elites, But Should You Change Your Form?

By Jeff Dengate and A Part of Hearst Digital Media

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Running A Mile A Day Has Its Pros And Cons

By Lauren Del Turco, CPT and Olivia Luppino

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Why Long-Run Anxiety Happens and How to Tackle It

By Laurel Leicht

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We Took Satisfy's $290 Trail Shoe, The Rocker, For a Run. Here's What to Know

By Jeff Dengate and Pat Heine

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How to Strengthen Your Hip Adductors

By Amy Schlinger, NASM-CPT

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How I Use Strava Segments to Stay Motivated

By Matt Rudisill

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Skechers Dropped Three New Shoes. Will Any Become a Must-Have for Runners?

By Jeff Dengate and Aly Ellis

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1 Warmup Rule Every Runner Should Follow

By Matt Rudisill

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How to Train for a Marathon After 50

By Caitlin Carlson