They’re faster than my normal running pace, but not fast enough to make my legs sore. The purpose isn’t to make me tired, but to keep me in touch with some speed and reinforce proper biomechanics at ...

Whether you’re out for a casual jog or training for a half marathon, it never hurts to improve your running stride. Not only can a good stride make running easier — and hey, maybe even more fun? — it ...

In 1996, I spent 2 months training at 10,000 feet in Toluca, Mexico. My gracious host was two-time New York City Marathon champion German Silva. (If you think German is a fast runner, you should see ...

Many runners believe their natural stride could be improved. Here’s what to know before trying to change yours. By Christine Yu Want to get better at tennis? Fine-tune your serve. Swimming? Perfect ...

Half marathon training, like life, is all about finding a balance between hard work and recovery. That can be tough without direction, but I’ve got you covered—at least the running part. If you’re a ...

Peter Larson, an associate professor of biology at Saint Anselm College, in New Hampshire, runs marathons. He also uses high-speed cameras to film runners and analyze their strides. Recently he ...