What Is a Fartlek Run?
Fartlek, the Swedish word for "speed play," is funny to say—but this workout is no joke!
Fartlek, the Swedish word for "speed play," is funny to say—but this workout is no joke!
This little-known killer workout simulates the mental and physical stress of a race, and peaks you when you need it.
This simple but challenging progression run can be done virtually anywhere and fits into any portion of your training cycle.
Use a variety of alternating-pace interval workouts to get the biggest benefit from your tempo runs.
Stable strength exercises and unstable ones both have powerful benefits for running. Here's why and how to include both in your strength workouts.
Strength and mobility exercises to help you maximize your posture, improve your arm swing, and to run taller, more balanced and more economically.
Runners at any age can get speedier by adding intensity to their training—with care. Top masters runners and coaches tell how.
One simple drill to assess your posture, plus seven exercises to remove restrictions and build key strengths.
The rest you take between repeats is as significant as the fast portions of an interval workout. Modifying the length and speed of your recoveries provides infinite training options.
Get more from your gym time by lifting for strength and advancing to harder and more advanced exercises—plus enjoy the work more as you see your strength grow.