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 ...

Want those easy miles to fly by? Go ahead and put on your headphones.

Lunch runs are awesome. They’re a great reset that can split long days right in half. I’ll put in a podcast, head out the door, and forget all my responsibilities for a half-hour or so. One particular ...

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 ...

Right now in the fitness community, the hottest topic is Zone 2 training. Everywhere you look, both coaches and runners are extolling the benefits of running at a Zone 2 effort, while advising runners ...

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 ...

One of the big debates in endurance sports these days is about “training intensity distribution,” which is a fancy term for how much of your training time you spend going easy, medium, or hard. The ...