When you’re ready to run faster for longer than a mile, you’re ready to try a tempo run. Tempo efforts are “comfortably hard.” Physically, they teach your body to become more efficient at running at a ...

This type of two-a-day workout can help unlock speed for some top-tier runners. Experts say it's not for everyone.

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Good news: starting your running journey doesn't have to require diving in head-first and sprinting for 30 minutes straight.

The breaking point felt imminent as each morning run that summer felt like clock work. I’d head to a nearby trail, log my six ...

Yes, running more—provided you build up gradually over time—can make you a better runner, but it’s hardly the only piece of the puzzle. Strength training is a huge factor too: Adding it to your ...

The week of workouts below is for SELF’s Learn to Love Running Program, our brand-new, beginner-friendly plan that will get you running 30 minutes nonstop! Here’s what you need to know to get started.

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Jumping rope and running offer excellent aerobic benefits for fitness. For a quick 10-minute session, jumping rope engages more muscles and burns calories faster. Running, however, is more accessible ...