Alison Marie Helms, Ph.D., C.P.T., a certified running coach, agrees that while injury is not always 100 percent preventable, strength training can “stack the deck in your favor.” The thing is, the ...

Whether you want to master the basics or snag a PR, we have the training program for you.

After you finish a race, it’s important to truly rest and recover. You put in the hard work, celebrate it with some R&R! “Too much downtime can make restarting feel like climbing Everest, while ...

Longer than a 10K (6.2 miles) but shorter than a half marathon (13.1 miles), a 10-mile race offers athletes a unique running challenge. From building endurance, strength, and mental resilience, to ...

There's a reason runners love the 5K distance. It's not too long, but it's not too short, either. A 5K is just a little over three miles (3.1, to be exact), and it’s actually a great distance for ...

Yes, running more—provided you build up gradually over time—can make you a better runner, but it’s hardly the only piece of the puzzle. Strength training is a huge factor too: Adding it to your ...

September 8, 2025 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google We may earn a commission from links on this page. Training for a marathon can be a massive commitment, but not ...

The week of workouts below is for SELF’s Learn to Love Running Program, our brand-new, beginner-friendly plan that will get you running 30 minutes nonstop! Here’s what you need to know to get started.