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Cross Training Is a Non-Negotiable for Runners—Here's How You Can Do It Strategically to Help You Hit Your Goals

As a runner, your fitness priority and preference is probably (hopefully!), running. Perhaps you also strength train, take the occasional yoga class, or even swap out an easy run or two with some ...
Runner's World

Running stairs can step up your speed and power – here’s how

Stairs are part of everyday life – you probably don’t think about them as you head up or down a flight to get home, to work, to the train platform and so on. But if you’ve ever found yourself a little ...
New Scientist

Why adding cross training into your exercise routine is the way to go

There are huge benefits to ringing the changes when it comes to exercise, finds committed runner Grace Wade when she analyses the science ...

Runners need strength training—these 10 exercises twice a week are all you need

Run faster and more efficiently with these moves.
WESH

Runners test cross-training theory to prepare for marathons

WE ARE LESS THAN TWO MONTHS FROM THE OU C ORLANDO HALF MARATHON. AND THAT MEANS LOTS OF YOU ARE LOGGING A LOT OF MILES RIGHT NOW. AS YOU GET READY FOR RACE DAY. YES, BUT WESH 2’S KRISTEN LAGO, WHO’S ...

Varying Your Workouts Adds Years to Your Life. These 4 Weekly Schedules Help You Balance Different Types of Training.

For your speed workout, try a fartlek run/walk: After a walking or easy running warmup, run hard for 30 seconds or as long as ...
SFGate

Best Strength Training Tips to Increase Endurance and Speed for Cross Country Season

This article, Best Strength Training Tips to Increase Endurance and Speed for Cross Country Season, was first published on SportStarsMag.com. Runners know building endurance and speed takes more than ...