A typical 40-year-old runs a 55-minute 10K. By 70, that slips to 64 minutes. See decade-by-decade benchmarks and the 4 levers that slow the rate.
Research-backed guidance on training frequency and rest days for runners 60+. Learn why quality spacing matters more than cutting volume, and how to structure your week for optimal recovery.
“Quick feet, quick feet!” My high school coach used to shout as we launched into the last lap of a track race. More often than
The lens of science has given us some incredibly useful information about running. Scientific research has illuminated everything from injury prevention and rehabilitation to race-day
“All that running will wreck your knees.” Pretty much every runner has heard this one at least once (inevitably from a nonrunner). It’s common enough
Last week, we looked at how your aerobic fitness declines after you take some time off from running. While of interest to runners taking a
For months you have put in hours of work diligently following your marathon training schedule. You have pushed through those mental barriers. Given up hours
You know the feeling. You were ready to run fast, you started the race (or workout) feeling great, and you knew in your heart that
Last week, we looked at how any “core strength” routine really ought to incorporate hip abductor and external rotator strength exercises, as there’s some good
https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/runnersconnect/Hip_Strength_and_Running_Injuries_2020-07-13.mp3 Ask any fitness nut or personal trainer about “core work” and you will be treated (or not) to a long spiel about the importance.
