When it comes to building muscular strength —the amount of weight or the load that you’re able to lift—the perks are undeniable for distance runners. Those advantages boil down to two main ...

Sprint training focuses on running at maximum velocity in short bursts, with long recovery periods. Specificity is a key training principle – training in a way that is relevant and appropriate for ...

“Adding plyometrics to your routine increases the force you can produce with each movement,” Kennihan says. “While running, after each foot lands on the ground, there’s a push-off. Plyometric training ...