I can’t wait for this run to be over! You may think that I most frequently hear that phrase in my head while completing a tough run, like an interval session or a dreaded tempo workout. False. I long ...

I didn’t plan for the run to suck. But it did. I was low on motivation. The winter in Oregon can have that effect on people. It basically drizzles for seven months straight. It’s not rain. It’s more ...

The long run is a staple in almost every runner’s weekly training schedule. Whether you’re training for the 5K or the marathon, at least one day a week is reserved for going long. Despite the near ...

When you first start running, you’ll almost certainly go too fast in your early workouts. It’s very hard not to, because the first half mile feels easy and almost euphoric; a feeling that quickly ...

Running too fast is a beginner mistake, but that doesn’t mean your runs always have to be turtle-slow. Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal ...

Well, that felt unnecessarily tiring. I thought that to myself a couple of weeks ago after completing a typical, easy 7-miler along the local greenway trail, and I felt a bit defeated. I had kept up a ...

To understand ‘conversational pace’, we need to talk about zone 2 – a subject on the lips of seemingly every running influencer. As a result, you may be feeling a little perplexed at what ...

You’ve decided to start running, or return to running. You’ve made an excellent choice. Running welcomes everyone, provides amazing physical and mental benefits, and offers a lifetime of never-ending ...