speed

Age may be just a number—but so is your weekly mileage.

Some exercise physiology studies show quick improvement in athletes introducing just a few weeks of 30-second intervals. Does that mean all athletes might benefit from applying the principles of speed development? The answer could have major implications for how you think about structuring a training week.

For a year-end celebration article, let’s break down the rationale of 9 categories of workouts, with advanced and intermediate options.

Fast strides with shorter recovery times add increased strain on the aerobic and cardiovascular systems. Used strategically and in moderation, short-rest strides can be a unique adaptation stimulus that helps translate to top-end output into better workout and race performances.

The track can present an opportunity to build speed, or it can be an injury waiting to happen. Let’s use four questions to dive into the training theory behind track workouts.

Adding tempo running before or after intervals can contribute to major fitness gains during training builds.

Inject speed training into your routine today to get faster tomorrow.

Whether you're training for your first 10k or 10th 100-miler, you need to know how to structure a training plan.

Working on vVO₂ max might be the quickest way for some athletes to improve climbing and trail performances.

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If I could only give an athlete one structured workout each week, they would be running hill strides, every time.

Technical trails can serve the bonus purpose of helping you build speed, especially when training for twisty mountain races.