Aerobic running means “with oxygen” and are characterized by continuous, easy running. Anaerobic means “without oxygen” and involves higher intensity running. Trained runners should include both types of workouts in their training. Read on to learn how and why. Reviewed by exercise physiologist Todd Buckingham — Get out your notebooks, kids. You’re about to get … Read more
You can run or even start running at any age. Master’s runners just need to pay attention to the “little things” like warming up, nutrition, strength training, and sleep to off-set age-related changes such as the decline of tissue elasticity, mobility, and muscle mass. Read on to learn how to run after the age of … Read more
The main benefit of creatine for runners is in enhancing recovery, not performance in long-distance running, says Laura Norris, running coach with a master’s degree in applied exercise science. As Norris explains, “The creatine-phosphate system is not used in middle or long-distance running, as these events rely more on glycolysis and oxidative metabolism.” Read on … Read more
Vo2 max is a number that represents your body’s ability to consume oxygen while running fast. The higher the number, the more oxygen your body takes in, and the more energy your body can produce. You can raise your VO2 max score by running more, running more intensely, and running races, among other ways. Learn … Read more
Hill training makes runners stronger and faster. It builds both muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance. Here are the best hill workouts for runners. (Reviewed by exercise physiologist Todd Buckingham) — As the famed running coach David Roche, author of The Happy Runner, likes to say: “Hills pay the bills!” Running hills act as a two-fer … Read more
A running plateau is when your running performance isn’t improving despite running regularly. Reasons for a running plateau are often rooted in your training, lifestyle, or overall health. I share 8 training strategies to bust through a running plateau. The other day, a new athlete came to me frustrated by a running plateau. She said … Read more