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Stretching is a cornerstone of many runners’ routines, but not all stretches are created equal. The type of stretching you do—and when you do it—can significantly impact your performance and recovery. Here, we’ll break down the differences between static and dynamic stretching, when to use them, and why science suggests runners should rethink traditional pre-run… Read more

One of the most frequent concerns brought up by runners is that they are running tons of miles, but they are seemingly not making any progress. They report that despite following a strict training program, they seem to have hit a plateau. The first thing I look at when a runner tells me this, is… Read more

I have created this 12 week to 5K program for those who are either just getting started with running, athletes who are coming back to the sport after a long hiatus or even runners who are no strangers to 5Ks but perhaps they are currently running intervals and they would like to run a full… Read more

What is cadence? Cadence, which is also known as stride rate, simply means the number of steps a runner takes per minute (SPM). It is one of the most simple but important factors to track in running for several reasons: By increasing your cadence, you are not just changing the speed at which your feet… Read more