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If you are able to honestly look at your routine and find the balance, you will be a happier person and a happier athlete as well.

I will assume you have not run consistently more than 6 miles and have never completed a half-marathon. I believe running your first half-marathon is a big task which requires dedication and work.

No matter what technique you use, running still remains a sport that requires “pain and suffering.” Technique-only training will not make you a fast runner if you don’t practice to be one.

Training plan featuring specific interval-type and track workouts to increase your 10K speed over the course of 2 months.

A few factors are at the basis of increasing running speed. In my experience these factors are: variety, “pain,” time and injury prevention.

Have you ever wondered about the benefits and drawbacks of treadmill running?

Discover the joys of trail running while also giving your body many benefits.

Many athletes and exercise enthusiasts live in densely populated urban areas where they are increasingly confronted with challenges related to air pollution caused by traffic and industry.

How to fit in a running workout in 30 minutes or less for a busy lifestyle

For the people that are nervous and happy to be there and are just content to finish the event.

At first triathlon training may seem scary and that is why I will try to summarize a few tips for whoever wants to try and get their feet wet with triathlon. I can assure you that you will be hooked.

My body thanks me for the extra sleep and added recovery.

A lot of us don’t spend too much time worrying about stretching and strengthening exercises for our lower back.

Bricks refer to training on two disciplines during the same workout.

Drafting, open water swimming, hydration bricks and aero bar tips for your first Olympic triathlon race.