Another option to develop strength and power is to train on steep hills. One recent study found that hill runs developed ...

Research proves the benefits of adding strength work to your routine: A study published in Sports Biomechanics in 2023 concluded that combining strength and endurance training improved running economy ...

Many fitness tests include speed and agility in addition to endurance runs. You need a good workout to take to the track to ...

RUNNERS CAN EASILY fall into a basic routine for their workouts: Lace up, hit the pavement, then cruise at a comfortable pace for as many miles as planned. This might feel good, but it’s not always ...

As sprinters Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson passed their opponents and crossed the finish line in their Olympic medal-winning races, you could see the gargantuan effort they had just put out—as ...

Can a warm-up boost your 5K performance? What’s the best way to warm up to help you cross that finish line? In an interesting ...

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 ...

Do you want to set a personal record or to just finish? If your goal is to beat your previous time, qualify for the Boston Marathon or hit some set time goal, picking the right plan is crucial. If you ...

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Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest person, ran a 100-meter sprint at a speed of 23.35 miles per hour (37.57 kilometers per hour). That’s mind-blowingly fast for a human. It’s about the same speed as ...