There are a lot of different methods you can use to get better at running — the simplest of which is to run more (within reason) — and as a marathoner, I’m always looking at ways to improve. Strength ...

I recently wrote about how running with a can of Pringles helped me improve my form—an ingenious trick from my high school coach that taught me to keep my hands relaxed. The story got me thinking: ...

If you're one of those athletes who doesn't react well to high running mileage, researchers in Japan have a possible solution. In their study, published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning, ...

Aside from the classic tool of endurance training to improve your run speed at duration, there’s been more research over the last twenty years that’s developed into using plyometric training, ...

It’s pretty clear, at this point, that plyometric training can make you a more efficient runner. There’s still plenty of debate about how it works. Does it streamline the signals traveling from brain ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ‘I use plyometrics to help runners build explosive power, improve running economy, and develop the spring-like qualities their ...

Plyometrics is considered an anaerobic exercise. Oftentimes, anaerobic exercises involve maximum effort through quick and intense bursts of energy like jumping or sprinting. Due to these quick bursts, ...

Plyometrics is a form of exercise that uses powerful, rapid movements to help increase speed, power, and strength. Although people may associate plyometrics training with sports-specific athletic ...

However, the right strength training plan doesn’t compete with your miles; it actually helps you handle them better. A smart, runner-specific routine builds durability, improves efficiency, and keeps ...