endurance training

Want Strength? Science Says Cut the Cardio

Building strength and size while simultaneously developing endurance is tough. Science compared different ratios of strength vs. endurance training and how they impacted each other.

Hundreds of Free Workouts Designed Just for Women

Whether you want to get your first pull up, learn kettlebells, or train for your first 5K or 10K, we've got the workout program designed for you. Download your program for free!

If It Fires Together, It Wires Together: Tying the Body Together in Training

"Complex training" refers to training two tasks that force the body to build strength, while building neural links between them. Here's how to do it in preparation for a race or combat situation.

Athlete Journal: Julie Warren, Entry 16 - Holding Myself Captive

It hit me this week that the Great Wall marathon is only four weeks away. After I splurged and ate a chocolate bar, I got to thinking and realized maybe I need to adjust some of my own expectations.

Athlete Journal: Julie Warren, Entry 13 - The LA Marathon

Last weekend was the LA Marathon and it was the most enjoyable race I've done in a long time, if not ever. I set a PR for the course and met all the goals I had hoped to achieve.

Weight Training Basics for Runners

Weight training is essential for increasing running ability and decreasing chance of injury. I know from experience that it is possible to strength train without bulking. Here's what I recommend.

Speed Racer: How to Get Faster at Running, Cycling, and Swimming

If you've gotten into endurance sports you've probably gotten good at enduring pain for long periods of time. But are you actually getting faster? Here is my advice for improving your times.

Athlete Journal: Andrew Read, Entry 39 - The End of the Road

C’mon body, just two weeks to go. One more big dance and I promise I won’t do anything too stupid to you for the rest of the year.

Treadhills: 2 Treadmill Workouts That Improve Running Performance

The treadmill may be a symbol of globo gyms, but I've come to appreciate it, both for my old joints and the specific training it can offer. Here are 2 workouts guaranteed to improve your performance.

Athlete Journal: Andrew Read, Entry 37 -The Light at the End of the Tunnel

As the weeks wind down I’m starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel as far as training goes. My body finally seems to be healing and adjusting to the high training volume.

A Week-by-Week Guide to Becoming a Runner (Later in Life and/or Safely)

Forget your "Couch to 10K" article. Here's the way to become a runner. It'll take time, but you'll avoid injury - especially if you're older than 35 - and complete your race, mud run, or triathlon.

Athlete Journal: Julie Warren, Entry 8 - Willpower and Other Elusive Superpowers

No injuries to report this week, thank goodness. However I did face some mental battles this week and my biggest struggle has been getting outside my own head.

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