As sprinters Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson passed their opponents and crossed the finish line in their Olympic medal-winning races, you could see the gargantuan effort they had just put out—as ...

Speed isn’t just for sprinters. Whether you’re chasing a faster 5k, breaking through on the pitch, or just looking to move with more power, sprinting is one of the most underrated tools in your ...

Most people don't approach running as they do strength training. They just set out on unplanned jogs around the block, throw in some sprints, and call it a day. But targeted running workouts geared ...

When sprinting, emphasize going at your max speed, Cavallo says. “That’s where the magic happens.” - Warm up, 5 minutes. - Sprint 1 minute. - Walk 2 minutes. - Repeat 2 times.

Sprinting — in which you alternate short bursts of fast running with longer periods at a slower pace — makes for a great and efficient workout, but it can also be intimidating for beginners. Sometimes ...

Sprint training focuses on running at maximum velocity in short bursts, with long recovery periods. Specificity is a key training principle – training in a way that is relevant and appropriate for ...

Milo Bryant is a performance coach as well as an experienced journalist. He’s also in his 50s—and his book Unstoppable After 40 gives you the roadmap to do more than merely remain active as you ...

If you’re a newer runner, you’ve likely been bombarded with training plans discussing time on your feet and working on building up endurance and mileage. Maybe you’ve even heard about the benefits of ...

CHARLOTTESVILLE – Two years ago, Lars Tiffany wanted to increase his lacrosse team’s speed. The Virginia coach had read about the impact sprint workouts could have on athletes in other sports, and he ...

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When it's too hot to exercise outside, running on the treadmill can be a great form of indoor cardio. However, not everyone likes working out on treadmills, and simply running on them with no plan can ...