6 Fartlek Workouts for 3 Training Phases

Fartlek workouts train the body to switch gears and recruit different muscle fibers. Try these six workouts from ZAP Fitness head coach Pete Rea to...

By Pete Rea

Running to Lose Weight

Running is a great way to lose weight and get in shape. But, it's easy to overdo it once you start seeing results. Coach Jay Johnson walks you thro...

By Jay Johnson

How to Run Relaxed

Stress about hitting exact paces and your form, breathing and mental resolve can suffer. Here's how to relax when the effort is tough.

By Caitlin Chock

3 Biggest 10K Race-Day Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Find out what one RRCA-certified running coach thinks are the biggest 10K race-day mistakes, and how you can steer clear of them on race day.

By Michael Clarke

Marathon Specificity: How to Kick-Start Your Training

If your marathon training plan includes only tempo runs and long runs, you're missing out on an important component. Train at your marathon pace wi...

By Jason Fitzgerald

What Are Threshold and Tempo Runs?

If you think tempo and threshold runs are the same thing, you should read this article. Coach Jay Johnson describes how these common running workou...

By Jay Johnson

3 Fartlek Workouts to Increase Pace

Pick up the pace--whenever and for however long you want--and nail any goal.

By Philip Latter

6 Tips to Overcome Running Fears

Intimidated by first races, hard courses or fast runners? Here's how to get over your fears and become a mentally and physically strong runner.

By Runner's World