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1 week ago | 
runnersworld.com | Kristine Kearns
When the gun goes off at the start line of a marathon, you might feel tempted to take off at a near sprint. But that’s a big mistake. You want to start your marathon at an easy pace so you can successfully hit your goal time at the finish line—without completely bonking. If you’re looking to break four hours, for example, you’ll need to maintain an average 9:09 pace per mile.
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2 weeks ago | 
runnersworld.com | Kristine Kearns
Runners praise mileage and training volume as a key factor toward making progress and chasing the next PR. But it turns out, making the most out of low mileage can help you reach your fitness goals, without setting yourself up for injury. Low mileage will look different depending on your fitness level and the race you’re training for, Danielle Hirt, a NASM-certified personal trainer and RRCA-certified run coach, tells Runner’s World.
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4 weeks ago | 
runnersworld.com | Kristine Kearns
At some point, the majority of runners will cross a finish line of a race feeling defeated, whether that’s after trudging through a 5K in the thick humidity of a heat wave, pushing through the pain of sore calves, or falling into a downward spiral of negative self-talk. Bad races are just bound to happen. Take Emma Bates at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, for example, who posted a 17-part race recap on Instagram detailing her fueling mishaps, mental challenges, and a torn plantar fascia injury.
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1 month ago | 
runnersworld.com | Kristine Kearns
Running may look pretty straightforward on the surface: All you have to do is put one foot in front of the other. But when you break down each step and consider the amount of coordination running really requires, it’s not as simple as it seems… and that’s where form drills come in to ease the process. “Drills improve running technique by breaking down the running gait cycle.
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1 month ago | 
runnersworld.com | Kristine Kearns
Ti sei allenato per mesi, ti sei iscritto con settimane di anticipo e ora il grande momento si avvicina: il giorno della gara. Nei giorni che precedono l'evento, è probabile che ti stia allenando, riposando e crogiolando nell'eccitazione.
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1 month ago | 
runnersworld.com | Kristine Kearns
You’ve trained for months, signed up weeks in advance, and now the big day is approaching: race day. In the days leading up to your race, you’re likely tapering, resting, and basking in prerace excitement. But all this joy around the buildup might fog your ability to come fully rested, fueled, and mentally prepared to PR. Whether you’re running a local 5K or traveling for a marathon, the week leading up to race day deserves a little extra care and caution so you don’t wind up ruining your race.
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1 month ago | 
runnersworld.com | Kristine Kearns
Name: John DonahueAge: 52Hometown: Red Hill, PAOccupation: Social Studies Teacher and CoachTime running: 38 yearsReason for Running: It’s something I can keep doing throughout the rest of my life to stay fit. It gives me a chance to clear my head. Nothing feels better than a run. I spend my time coaching teenage cross country, watching students fall in love with the sport the way I did at their age. I started running to spend time with my dad and lose some weight.
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1 month ago | 
runnersworld.com | Kristine Kearns
Most solid training plans include a weekly speed workout, often in the form of intervals. But the length of those intervals usually depends on your race distance, training goals, and fitness level. The way you approach 200-meter repeats likely won’t look the same as two-mile repeats, so we spoke with experts to reveal the subtle differences in short versus long intervals, including how to execute them, the benefits of both, and whether or not you should stick to one or the other.
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2 months ago | 
runnersworld.com | Kristine Kearns
As a multi-event athlete, Chari Hawkins has shown the world she can do it all. She’s dedicated her life to juggling seven track and field events in the heptathlon: 100-meter hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200-meter dash, long jump, javelin, and the 800-meter run. Now, the Idaho-native is funneling her power, speed, and spirit in an entirely new way to prove there’s truly nothing she can’t do… even run a marathon.
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2 months ago | 
bicycling.com | Kristine Kearns
Jump to:The Benefits of Strength Training for a CenturyHow to Incorporate Strength Training into Your Century PlanThe Strength Workout to Add to Your Century Training PlanA bucket-list item for many cyclists is to learn how to master the century: a beloved 100-mile ride that requires a certain level of endurance. While prepping for it, it’s easy to focus on all those miles you’ll cover on your bike, but strength training can set you up for a fast, injury-free training experience.
