Hearing about a workout called a “fartlek” for the first time as a new runner might be intimidating and confusing. That’s because most terms, like “long run” and “speed workout,” are pretty ...

IF THE WORD "fartlek" makes you giggle, you're not alone. But there’s nothing funny about how this style of training can help runners—especially beginners—level up to faster speeds. The idea of ...

Everyone has a story about why they started running. For some, it was part of conditioning during high school soccer practice. For others, it was their first step into fitness before graduating to ...

Discover how fartlek runs mix bursts of speed and easy pacing to improve endurance and make you a faster, smarter runner. If running isn’t just a side step from your lifting session and you actually ...

With this training method, you can burn more calories while running and strengthen your muscles even more. Jogging is simple yet extremely effective for burning calories and building muscle. However, ...