Lactate threshold workouts are one of the most important parts of a distance-running training plan. Putting your body through this type of exercise will help you run faster and run longer. “Lactate ...

There’s nothing hip about hip extension exercises, until you realise that they help you to run faster – and that’s very cool. To be precise, hip extension exercises build up the often neglected ...

This workout consists of weighted lunges, box jumps and treadmill incline sprints. “Box jumps build that quick power off the ...

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

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 ...

Most runners are aware of the fact – if only grudgingly – that strength training is a vital component of a well-rounded training plan. As running coach Britany Williams says, no matter your speed, ...

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 ...

Running to the best of your ability can feel like a numbers game. To hit new PBs, you’re probably under the impression that you should keep tabs on all kinds of ...

It is wise to practice taking military fitness tests, long before the real ones count toward your record or your chances of getting accepted into special programs. Otherwise, you are just guessing.