Training
13 articles
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My First Half Marathon: What I Wish I Knew
I ran my first half marathon after a year off for pregnancy. Here's what surprised me, what went wrong, and what I'd do differently.
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Best 10K Training Plan - 8-Week Guide 2026
An 8-week 10K training plan for 2026. Structured schedule for beginners and intermediate runners targeting sub-50 or sub-45.
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Couch to 5K with Garmin: Complete Beginner Guide
Complete beginner guide to running your first 5K with a Garmin watch. Walk/run intervals, heart rate zones, and what metrics to ignore.
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How Many Miles Per Week for Marathon Training? 2026 Guide
How many miles per week you need for marathon training. Mileage guidelines by goal time, building safely, and peak week targets.
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Best Half Marathon Training Plan - 12-Week Guide 2026
A 12-week half marathon training plan for 2026. Structured schedule from beginner to sub-1:45 goals with easy, tempo, and long runs.
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Easy Run Pace Explained - Why Running Slow Makes You Fast
Why most of your running should be easy. How to find your easy pace, why it matters for marathon training, and the 80/20 rule.
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Best Strength Training Exercises for Runners 2026
The most effective strength training exercises for runners. Build power, prevent injury, and improve your running economy.
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Best Tempo Run Workouts for Half Marathon 2026
The best tempo workouts for half marathon training. Progression runs, cruise intervals, and tempo strategies to nail your goal pace.
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Best Interval Training Workouts for 5K Speed 2026
The best interval workouts to get faster at 5K. Track sessions, tempo runs, and fartlek workouts with paces and recovery times.
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Marathon Training Schedule - Free 16-Week Plan (2026)
A free 16-week marathon training plan for 2026. Structured schedule for intermediate runners targeting 3:30-4:00 finish.
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How to Run Faster - 7 Proven Methods That Actually Work (2026)
How to run faster at any distance. Science-backed training methods, form cues, and gear tweaks that improve your pace without more mileage.
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What r/AdvancedRunning Recommends for Sub-40 10K Training (2026)
Reddit's consensus on training for a sub-40 10K. Mileage, workouts, shoes, and lessons from runners who've done it.
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My Strength Training as a Sub-20 5K Runner (Full Program)
The 4 exercises that keep me injury-free on 3-4 runs per week. My full strength routine with weights, sets, reps, and progression.