trail running training

If you’re feeling unmotivated, chances are changing things up could work wonders.

Spring might be right around the corner, but winter weather is persisting in many places. Here's what to remember when running outside in the cold.

Do you have big race plans for 2022? Join the Trail Runner Run Club for a guided training experience to crush your goals.

Wrist-based heart rate monitors are notoriously inaccurate...except when they're not? Here's how to keep the conflicting data in perspective.

A heavy emphasis on long runs could have lower reward and higher risk for athletes that are not within a training block for longer races.

There's a time and place for pushing to your very limits, but lower-intensity, consistent training might be more effective in the long run.

It's okay for the first mile of your run to be the slowest. In fact, physiology says that might be the best way to begin.

Winter running can be dreary, with a pause in racing and abundance of inclement weather. But there are ways to make the most of those cold months.

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For athletes that are stagnating or regressing, these 6 training interventions can spur adaptation to a new level of fitness.

Doubles are an element in most pro-athlete training plans that can help athletes of all levels get faster.

How to stay happy and injury-free on the trails

I am planning on running my first 100-mile race this summer, but the farthest I’ve run is 50 miles.

There are 4 physiological reasons why consistent runs have an oversized effect on long-term growth. On a tough day, even 10 or 20 minutes can be plenty to spur progress.

Run too fast some of the time, and you’ll probably get slower all the time. Here's what aerobic threshold is, and how to train below it.  

There's so much to think about before a race. Some things are important, and others really, really aren't. Here's what you should focus on.

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

Do you have your goals set for next year? This 12-week plan is all about setting up the framework for big breakthroughs later. Let's get started!

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Check out Megan Janssen's author page.

Check out Megan Janssen's author page.

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Check out Megan Janssen's author page.

Check out Megan Janssen's author page.

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Check out Megan Janssen's author page.

Check out Megan Janssen's author page.

Consider this your 100% comprehensive guide to prepping for your best season yet. Use these tips to get yourself strong and fit for racing.