How to Incorporate Strength Training into Your Routine
How lifting weights can enhance your athletic performance and boost your fitness, health, and longevity
How I Became an Ultrarunner
Become an ultrarunner with advice from one first-timer to another. Read how Julia Hubbard overcame her ultra fears to finish her first 50 miler.
The Dos and Don'ts of Race-Day Etiquette
A start-to-finish beginner's guide—or veteran's refresher course—to the do's and don'ts of race-day etiquette.
What's the Best Pace for Long Runs?
Complete all long runs at an easy pace, and your body to revert to that easy pace when you get tired on race day. Here's how to vary your long-run ...
How to Taper to Boost Performance
Tapering allows the body to recover and adapt to training stress. But, how much rest is enough, and what amount is too much?
5 Race-Day Mistakes to Avoid
To attain race-day success, prepare yourself against these common disasters.
How to Create a Flexible Marathon Race Plan
Anything can happen on marathon race day. Train to be flexible on race day, and learn how to adapt to circumstances out of your control.
Four Valuable Marathon Lessons
Cross the finish line of your first or next marathon feeling fine with these four stalwart tips from coach Jay Johnson.
Will I Run Faster If I Lose Weight?
Can losing a few pounds make it easier to achieve that PR? The answer goes beyond a simple yes or no. Coach Jay Johnson weighs in, and provides a s...