Whether you're trying running for the first time or switching up your workout routine for the new year, you may be wondering whether it's better to run longer or faster. There's nothing quite like a ...

Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest person, ran a 100-meter sprint at a speed of 23.35 miles per hour (37.57 kilometers per hour). That’s mind-blowingly fast for a human. It’s about the same speed as ...

Runners all have different goals. But one goal that’s common for all is running for an entire race or workout. Sometimes that means shaving a couple of seconds, or perhaps minutes, off their current ...

When we start running for the first time, just putting one foot in front of the other continuously for any length of time can seem like a miracle. But sooner or later, once you get the hang of it, ...

Plyometrics are explosive exercises such as jumping, bounding, or hopping that train your muscles to generate maximum force in the shortest possible time, says Campus. 'Plyometrics is often called ...

Humans and our ancestors have been running for millions of years. Back then, it helped us capture – or avoid becoming – prey. Now, we do it to keep fit, boost mental health, unwind in nature, or play ...

If you’re a newer runner, you’ve likely been bombarded with training plans discussing time on your feet and working on building up endurance and mileage. Maybe you’ve even heard about the benefits of ...

The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Anthony Blazevich received funding in the past from the English Institute of Sport, UK, PhD scholarship funding (Running economy in middle distance runners). Humans and our ancestors have been running ...