Caitlin Carlson
How to Avoid Injuries During Marathon Training, According to Experts
Physical therapists and doctors offer advice to keep you from getting sidelined ahead of race day.
How Often Should You Cross Train?
There’s no one-size-fits-all formula, but these pro tips can help you personalize your approach.
Marathon Training Can Lead to Serious Soreness—Steal These Tips for Keeping Your Legs Fresh
Your guide to nailing peak mileage weeks, while keeping your lower body feeling fresh.
Should You Split Up Your Long Run?
Here’s what to do when you can’t fit in hours of training.
5 Signs You Have Weak Glutes and What to Do About It
Taking action sooner rather than later can keep you injury-free and help you run farther and faster.
How to Break 2 Hours in the Half Marathon
Smash your PR goals with these tips from running coaches and real runners.
How to Break 4 Hours in the Marathon
Coaches, along with real runners, offer their best advice for breaking down this time barrier.
Fitness Lab Tests Worth the Investment for Runners
Experts break down which type of runner is most likely to benefit from tests including a gait analysis, VO2 max, and more.
How to Improve Leg Turnover to Run Faster
A close relative to cadence, experts break down one of Cole Hocker’s go-to gold-medal moves.
Do You Actually Need a VO2 Max Test?
A lab test is the gold standard, but experts weigh in on whether it’s really that crucial to know this metric.
Pace vs Feel: Which Is a Better Metric for Running?
Experts share how and why you should incorporate more effort-based training into your schedule.
How to Increase Running Cadence
Five ways to improve your step rate, which can reduce injury risk and enhance performance.
This Runner Went from the Couch to a 26.2 in 4 Months—and Then Finished All 6 Major Marathons
“The biggest thing was that all of this was for good: It was good for my mental health, it was good for me physically, and I raised a ton of money for charity.”
How to Calculate VO2 Max
Experts rank the top three methods that runners can access, plus why this metric is worth tracking.
These Half Marathon Recovery Tips from Experts Will Help You Feel Better Faster
Feeling your best postrace actually begins before you cross the finish line. Experts break down all the tips.
How to Improve Your Running Efficiency
Experts provide nine ways to optimize biomechanically and metabolically.
The Truth About Using Ice vs Heat for Running Injuries
Experts weigh in on the best ways to treat common aches and ailments at home.
7 Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis—Ranked
We spoke to a sports medicine doctor and physical therapist to find out the latest thinking on treating this common condition, which plagues many runners.
6 Exercises for Shin Splints Prevention
Reduce the likelihood of this most common running injury with easy-to-do moves.
5 Strength Training Exercises for Runners
Slow down in the gym to get strong and stay healthy.
4 Common Race Mistakes to Avoid
Vow to overcome the problems that marred your past performances.
5 Tips to Help You Sidestep Injuries
These simple tricks will keep you running pain-free.
Cupping for Runners
Michael Phelps does it. Should you?
Five Strength Training Exercises for Runners
Slow down in the gym to get strong and stay healthy.
