ONCE YOU’VE JOGGED your way to the finish at a Turkey Trot or cruised through a charity race, you might wonder just how fast you could go if you went all out for a 5K run (for the metrically ...

A watershed time for many runners, a sub-20-minute 5K requires dedicated training, impressive speed endurance and mental ...

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 ...

Regardless of why you’re looking to run your first 5K, like signing up for a fall turkey trot or simply challenging yourself ...

Regardless of your age, preferred running distance or general running ability, you can benefit from working on your speed during training. Even better, you don’t even need to plan major interval ...

I love to run a 5K. A 3.1-mile race is short enough that casual runners can participate, leading to big turn-outs, but also long enough that goal-oriented veterans can use it as an excuse to push ...

What if a short 30-minute workout could not only make you fitter but also add years to your life? Since a high VO2 max has been linked to a longer lifespan, workouts that are particularly effective at ...

Whether you're trying running for the first time or switching up your workout routine for the new year, you may be wondering whether it's better to run longer or faster. There's nothing quite like a ...