There are several key components to any runner's weekly training plan: a long run, easy runs, and quality runs. One kind of quality run that you may encounter is called a tempo run. But what is a...

If you have a half marathon race coming up, you're probably wondering just how long your long runs are going to be while training for the race. How far is far enough for a half? Can you get by with...

The half marathon is one of the most popular race distances in the U.S. Completing a half marathon (13.1 miles/21.1km) is a major accomplishment that requires a lot of dedication and training...

Heart rate training is a popular tool for many runners. But what exactly is it, and how do you get started using it? Heart rate training is when you use your heart rate to inform your running,...

Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) is the measure of how much effort a person feels it takes to perform a physical activity. The Borg Scale utilizes a scale of 1- 20, but it's also common to use a...

Have you ever seen runners wearing arm sleeves (also called compression arm sleeves, athletic arm sleeves or arm warmers) while running? Do you wonder what the heck they are for? I know I did and...