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What the Heck Is VO2 Max? And Can You Improve Yours as You Get Older?

VO₂ max naturally decreases as you get older, but here’s how to slow (or reverse) that.

By Jeff Dengate and Kristen Wagner

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Training Plans

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The Best Half Marathon Training Plans for Every Level of Runner

by Kiera Carter

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Your Marathon Training Plan

By Molly Ritterbeck

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The Best Treadmill Workouts

by M. Nicole Nazzaro and Jordan Smith

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A Training Plan for Consistency

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How to Build Your Running Base in 8 Weeks

By Jordan Smith

Training Programs

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You Can Build Real Speed Like the Incredible 16-Year-Old Cooper Lutkenhaus, No Matter Your Age

By Ashley Tysiac

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How to Master the Run/Walk Method

By Mallory Creveling, CPT, Brian Dalek and Kristen Wagner

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Run a Faster Mile Just Like Faith Kipyegon

By Donna Raskin

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Run/Walk Plans to Transform Your Racing

By Runner's World Editors

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How to Start Running—and Not Feel Embarrassed

By Ashley Tysiac

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Strength Training

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This One Exercise Could Be the Key to Building Fatigue Resistance as a Runner

By Ashley Tysiac

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How to Balance Strength and Marathon Training

By Kristine Kearns

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The Fatigue Resistance Tip Runners Often Overlook

By Matt Rudisill

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Why Every Runner Needs Anaerobic Training

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How to Hold Your Pace Late in a Race

By Scott Douglas

Workouts

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How to Add Speed Workouts to Marathon Training

by Ashley Mateo

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4 Speed Workouts That’ll Boost Your Speed

by Ashley Mateo

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Strength Training Equipment for Runners

By Matt Rudisill

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All About AMRAP Workouts for Runners

By Kristine Kearns

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Pacing

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5 Drills to Improve Your Form and Speed

By Laurel Leicht

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How to Improve Running Pace

By Laurel Leicht

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How Much Does Heat Affect Running Pace?

By Lauren Bedosky

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Signs You’re Running Too Fast on Easy Days

By Laurel Leicht

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Beginner

7 health benefits of walking including better metabolism better mental health and better weight management

8 Science-Backed Health Benefits of Walking

By Jenessa Connor

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Why Am I Not Getting Any Faster?

by Elizabeth Millard

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'Micro-Walks' Could Seriously Boost Your Health

By Korin Miller

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The Worst Running Advice I Ever Received

By Ashley Tysiac

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How to Be a Better Back-of-the-Pack Runner

By Donna Raskin

More Training

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5 Simple Half Marathon Training Tips

By Monique Lebrun

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When Marathon Training Gets Really Hard

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Make Long Runs Easier With 2 Simple Fixes

By Matt Rudisill

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Why a Running Base Is Essential for Race Training

by Laurel Leicht

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How to Run Stronger in Your 40s

By Dr. Rachel Tavel PT, DPT, CSCS

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How to Run Longer

By Mallory Creveling, CPT

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How to Start (and Stay) Running When You’re Older

By Emily J. Shiffer

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The One Rule That Made My Easy Runs Actually Work

By Ashley Tysiac

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No, You’re Not a Failure if You Take a Break During a Long Run

By Jeff Dengate and Monique Lebrun

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What to Do When You Get Injured Before a Race

By Hailey Middlebrook

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Sifan Hassan Wants You to Run a Marathon

By Ashley Tysiac

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5 Run Coach Pet Peeves, and How You Can Fix Them

By Matt Rudisill

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Ten Long Run Workouts

By Scott Douglas

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How Long Does It Take to Improve VO2 Max?

By Jenessa Connor

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The Simple Analogy That Helps Me Pace Smarter

By Matt Rudisill

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How to Cope with the Top Stressors for Runners

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Does Running Build Muscle?

By Ashley Mateo

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How Missing a Marathon Workout Can Benefit You

By Kristine Kearns

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Science Shows Us How to Run Like Elites, But Should You Change Your Form?

By Jeff Dengate and Mallory Creveling, CPT

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Running A Mile A Day Has Its Pros And Cons

By Lauren Del Turco, CPT and Olivia Luppino

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Is Your Marathon Goal Ambitious Enough?

By Kristine Kearns

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Why Long-Run Anxiety Happens and How to Tackle It

By Laurel Leicht

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Why You Should Avoid Banking Time in a Marathon

By Heather Mayer Irvine

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How Embracing Slow Runs Helped Me Go Farther

By Monique Lebrun