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 ...

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

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

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.

Once you set your current fitness level and training paces, you’ll know it’s time to level up by paying attention to these three signs, according to Karp: You feel completely in control of your ...

New runners, listen up: There’s a dangerous trap waiting for you — the dreaded injury loop. It’s easy to push too hard, too fast and end up injured, watching your fitness goals slip away. And it’s not ...

Training to run faster is a common issue for people serving in the military. The timed runs in semi-annual fitness tests are challenging, especially for military members who consider 1.5-2 miles "long ...

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You’re just getting into running, or you’re running curious, and you have some questions. You want to know how to start running. Or maybe you have been hitting the pavement but you’re looking to ...