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, ...

Most people want a simple answer to “What’s a good time?” The honest one: it depends on the distance, your age, and whether ...

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 ...

Despite what many people might tell you, I think it’s more impressive to run a mile as fast as you can than to run a marathon just for the sake of it. Running a marathon is a feat that should always ...

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 ...

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 ...

It is wise to practice taking military fitness tests, long before the real ones count toward your record or your chances of getting accepted into special programs. Otherwise, you are just guessing.