Long, slow distance training, a.k.a. zone 2 workouts, might seem too easy to create a training effect, but spending time at a conversational or endurance pace is fundamental to your performance. “Zone ...

There are many expressions that support the paradoxical claim that to go fast, it’s best to go slow. One of my favorite comes from the 12-step model of addiction recovery—which goes: “Failing to plan, ...

Long runs are an essential part of any race-training plan, whether you’re prepping for your first 5K or your tenth marathon. The distance you rack up during these sessions may become daunting, but ...

Runners are obsessed with time. Amateur or professional, for most avid runners the aim is to get faster – constantly training in order to shave even just a couple of seconds off their marathon time or ...