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How to Get Back in the Gym Without Getting Injured

Article added July 9, 2020 Categories Featured Training, Injury Prevention, Training
Written By: JORDAN SMITH

As gyms slowly reopen, three experts answer common questions on how to return to a regular routine safely. With gyms closed during the coronavirus outbreak, we’ve all shifted to living room workouts, sweat sessions at the local park, or an extended rest period for the last few months. But as things begin to slowly reopen, that means […]

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How to Strengthen Your Knees If You Have Aches and Pains from Running

Article added July 1, 2020 Categories Beginners, Featured Training, Injury Prevention, Work Outs
Written By: ASHLEY MATEO

Running does not increase your risk of developing osteoarthritis in your knees, but you do need strong legs to stay healthy. It’s hard to talk to non-runners about running without having them ask the inevitable question, “What about your knees?” It makes sense: The repetitive impact of running can be tough on your lower body, and […]

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The Science Behind Why We Procrastinate—and How to Stop the Cycle

Article added June 22, 2020 Categories Featured Training, Motivation
Written By: ELIZABETH MILLARD

From making a doctor’s appointment to doing speedwork, new research digs into the reason we put things off. Procrastination is—unfortunately—a part of life, from putting off a speed workout to making a doctor’s appointment. Now, new research explains why we do it. Reframing your responsibilities in a positive way can help prevent procrastinating in the first place. You know […]

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10 of the best hill training workouts for runners

Article added June 10, 2020 Categories Featured Training, Training, Uncategorized, Work Outs
Written By: ANDY DIXON

Don’t be scared of hill training – it’s a proven way to build speed, strength and endurance. Nothing builds running strength better than hills. Running on inclines forces your muscles to work harder with each step; as you grow stronger, your stride becomes more efficient and your speed improves. ‘I’m a great believer in the […]

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Six-week beginner 5K training plan

Article added June 4, 2020 Categories Beginners, Beginners Training, Featured Training, Race Training, Training
Written By: RUNNER'S WORLD EDITORS

A basic 5K schedule that assumes you don’t run at all yet, and is designed to get you round comfortably, probably with a few short walk breaks Short and snappy, 5K races are the perfect distance for beginners targeting a first race, but an equally satisfying target for a speed-demon with more racing experience. Want […]

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