Running Training

Running training takes practice and dedication. Running training plans are usually fairly strict but they are great for preparing for races. Check out the great running training guides in this section.

Topics to Explore

How Intermediate 5K Training Works

10 Tips for Maintaining Your Motivation to Run

How Hill Training Works

How Running Stride Works

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What's happening when you get a second wind?

You're running or biking, but you're quickly running out of steam. Then suddenly — BAM — you get a rush of energy. What's going on?

By Maria Trimarchi Running Training / Running Form

Is it possible to run a marathon backward?

Long-distance running is inherently challenging and requires strength and endurance. Try running a 26.2-mile race backward, and you've added even more challenges to the feat!

By Laurie L. Dove Running Training / Running Form

How Barefoot Running Shoes Work

Barefoot running continues to be debated among runners, but what if you want just a little protection for your tootsies? Scope out your options and find out about barefoot running shoes.

By Nathan Chandler & Craig Haggit Running Training / Running Form

Top 10 Tips for Running with Your Significant Other

Running with the love in your life can promote heart health in more ways than one but youâ€™ll need to avoid a few bumpy spots along the road.

By Sara Elliott Running Training / Running Motivation

Top 10 Tips for Running with Your Dog

Sometimes six legs are better than two, but there are some things to keep in mind if you want to run safely and happily with your favorite pet.

By Sara Elliott Running Training / Running Motivation

How Barefoot Running Works

You've got your running shorts on, your music playlist queued up, your water bottle filled to the brim -- it's time for a run, right? What's that, no shoes? A small but dedicated group of runners choose to train without footwear. Is barefoot running safe?

By Tristin Hopper Running Training / Running Form

Top 10 Training Tips for a 5k

So, you're thinking about running a 5K race. If you've never run one before, those 5 kilometers might seem incredibly daunting. But countless others have done it before, and just a little bit of advice can help you get off of the couch and through the finish line.

By Meghan E. Smith Running Training / 5K Training

Top 10 Marathon Training Tips

You bit the bullet. You took the plunge. You signed up for a marathon. Whether it's your first, or your 50th, you've got several months of training ahead of you. Even if you've done it before (perhaps especially if you've done it before!), marathon training can be daunting.

By Gerlinda Grimes Running Training / Marathon Training

Top 10 Training Tips for a 10K

For many runners, finishing the 10K is a true landmark. It designates a dramatic improvement over the beginner-length 5K and represents some serious distance. So how do you become race-ready in just a few short months?

By Michael Franco Running Training / 10K Training

5 Tips for Motivation to Start Running

We've all read about the positive health benefits of running. But despite articles, statistics and a pair of shoes right by the door, it's hard for some people to get going. There are a few tricks dedicated runners keep up their sleeves in order to stay focused, and they might work for you, too.

By Michael Franco Running Training / Running Motivation

Top 5 Tips for Creative Run Workouts

It's not always easy maintaining a regular workout. Sure, you can hit the trails when it's sunny and warm, but if you're tired, busy or sore from spending last night on a lumpy futon, that pair of running shoes gets a little harder to lace up. That's why it's important to mix things up when you lace up.

By Tristin Hopper Running Training / Running Motivation

10 Tips for Maintaining Your Motivation to Run

Even though we know running is a healthy activity, it's still easy to resist. Luckily, seasoned runners have a bunch of tools for maintaining the inspiration to run.

By Nathan Chandler & Sara Novak Running Training / Running Motivation

Top 5 Ways to Improve Running Form

Proper running form not only helps you comfortably boost your speed and endurance -- it also helps you prevent injuries. What does bad form look like, and how you can avoid it?

By Lance Looper Running Training / Running Form

How Pilates for Runners Works

Runners normally train by, well, running. You need strong legs and lungs to run well, but what about your back, chest and abs? Pilates strengthens those areas and improves endurance as well. Just one workout a week will make a huge difference.

By Ed Grabianowski Running Training / Strength Training for Runners

How Plyometrics Works

If you're looking for an extra edge in your sport, plyometrics may be the answer. But what, exactly, is it and how do you do it?

By Brian Boone Running Training / Speed Training for Runners

How Powerbag Training Works

Bagging a workout usually implies that you've avoided or ended an exercise session prematurely. But that's not the case with a Powerbag which makes your typical training even more difficult.

By Victoria Vogt Running Training / Speed Training for Runners

How Running Clubs Work

Running is often a lonely sport, but it doesn't have to be. How do you find the right group of fitness-minded people to make the miles fly by?

By Thorin Klosowski Running Training / Running Motivation

How Running Ladders Work

Whether your goal is to beat your personal best in a local road race or compete with the elites in Boston, running ladders can help you succeed. So what is this strange-sounding workout, and what exactly will it do for you?

By Jeff Harder Running Training / Speed Training for Runners

How Running Parachutes Work

You don't have to tumble out of an airplane to make good use of a parachute. Running parachutes are gaining popularity with a host of athletes.

By Sara Novak Running Training / Speed Training for Runners

How Running Posture Works

If you find yourself tiring or cramping quickly when running, it could be the result of poor posture. What is running posture, and how do you know whether yours is correct?

By Craig Haggit Running Training / Running Form

How Running Stride Works

Your running stride -- the way you move your legs and land on your feet -- determines your speed, endurance and risk of injury. What does proper running stride look like, and how can you master it?

By Colleen Cancio Running Training / Running Form

How Strides Work

At the end of the race, will you be able to pull away from the other runners and finish first? To increase your speed, incorporate strides into your training.

By Clint Pumphrey Running Training / Speed Training for Runners

How Swim Workouts for Runners Work

Running can be brutal on muscles and joints alike. Wouldn't it be so much easier to reap all of the benefits that running offers, while avoiding all of the pain? All you have to do is hit the pool.

By Dave Roos Running Training / Strength Training for Runners

How the Couch to 5K Running Plan Works

If the most exercise you've had lately is walking from the sofa to the fridge and clicking through television channels, then you need a plan. But how can couch potatoes get the motivation to go running and even train for a 5K?

By Meredith Bower Running Training / 5K Training

How to Breathe When Running

Breathing is natural and instinctive, but breathing correctly when running can be a little tricky. How do you find a rhythm and give your body the most oxygen possible?

By Jill Becker Running Training / Running Form