Sprint training focuses on running at maximum velocity in short bursts, with long recovery periods. Specificity is a key training principle – training in a way that is relevant and appropriate for ...

No matter how many times I’ve been told (or written about) the importance of a slow run, I cannot translate it into my training. This is not to say I am the fastest runner. My half marathon goal time ...

Whatever your goals, even if you’re training to run long, it pays to go short—and fast.

Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. We may earn a commission through links on our site. Why Trust Us? RUNNERS CAN EASILY fall into a basic routine for their workouts: Lace up, hit ...

If you’re a newcomer to running or thinking of graduating to longer challenges, you might need some help working out how far you need to go to hit training or race day targets. Maybe you need to ...

Iowa Army National Guard soldiers participate in the sprint-drag-carry event during an Army Fitness Test at Camp Dodge Joint Maneuver Training Center in Johnston, Iowa, Sept. 12, 2025. (Sgt. Ruth ...