As I settled into a pace, I had another question in the back of my mind: how long does it take to get faster? While I’m not ...

Begin with a 10- to 15-minute warmup jog. Complete 6-8 sprints (3-4 x 45 seconds and 3-4 x 30 seconds) up an incline–the steeper, the more difficult. Lightly jog or briskly walk down the hill, ...

Runners hear the terms aerobic and anaerobic thrown around, but understanding the difference between the two can change how you approach your workouts. Together, these energy systems form the backbone ...

Whether you’re training for your first or fastest half marathon, adding speed to your training can be a little intimidating, especially if you’re tackling the distance without a coach or experienced ...

For many people, regular jogging is part of their routine. Sure: running is healthy and clears your head! But how fast should you be, what distance should you cover, and how long should you run to be ...

Want to know how to run 160 kilometres really fast? Step one: Don't listen to the voices in your head. Rob Krar spent his childhood running and cross-country skiing on the local trails around Ancaster ...

In my near 20 years in the fitness industry, I’ve steadily come to the conclusion that there aren’t many wrong answers when it comes to working out. As long as you’re doing something quite hard, quite ...

It is possible for a human to run even faster than Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, says an American applied physiology and biomechanics professor. But the trick will be for scientists, trainers or ...