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 ...

An exercise scientist explains exactly how to get past the tough miles and settle into a smooth stride ...

You head out the door for an easy run. Same route, same pace, same plan as always. But something feels off. Your legs feel heavy, your breathing labored. A run that should feel smooth and controlled ...

Right now in the fitness community, the hottest topic is Zone 2 training. Everywhere you look, both coaches and runners are extolling the benefits of running at a Zone 2 effort, while advising runners ...

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 ...

Sometimes I fear my running career has plateaued. Well, not my career, but my pace. I lace up four or five times a week, push hard enough to feel pleasantly wrecked, watch my mileage climb steadily ...

Running too fast is a beginner mistake, but that doesn’t mean your runs always have to be turtle-slow. Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal ...

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 ...