I can’t wait for this run to be over! You may think that I most frequently hear that phrase in my head while completing a tough run, like an interval session or a dreaded tempo workout. False. I long ...
Zone 1 typically falls between 50 and 60 percent of your maximum heart rate, making it the lowest-intensity zone in the ...
As runners, we often want to work hard. We’re not afraid to push our limits and push our pace. However! Taking it easy is super important when it comes to gearing up for a race or simply getting ...
Running's popularity is showing no signs of slowing down. Strava's 2024 trend report revealed a 9% increase in the number of marathons, ultramarathons and century rides logged last year, and Sports ...
To understand ‘conversational pace’, we need to talk about zone 2 – a subject on the lips of seemingly every running influencer. As a result, you may be feeling a little perplexed at what ...
Speed work isn’t just for serious runners. Up your pace just a little for a more efficient workout. By Hannah Singleton Hannah Singleton started doing speed work two years ago after she moved from ...
Sally Kipyego, marathoner and Olympic silver medalist in the 10,000 meters, can hold a sub-5:00 minute pace in the 10K. Achieving that requires Kipyego to log plenty of hard track sessions and tempo ...
One of the big debates in endurance sports these days is about “training intensity distribution,” which is a fancy term for how much of your training time you spend going easy, medium, or hard. The ...