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Cross-Training for Long Distance Runners

The various benefits of running for health & fitness are well-documented in the popular press as well as in scientific literature. Running, in fact, is so effective that it even serves as a preferred conditioning tool for many other disciplines: e.g., martial arts and racket sports. But what about the reverse—which conditioning tools can serve runners in their quest for improved race performances? In this article, we are about to discover the most beneficial cross-training methods for runners, and dismiss the ones that are ineffective. Read more >>

5K Training

running cadence

How to train for a faster 5K

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10K Training

stride length

How to train for a faster 10K

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HM Training

improve running economy

How to train for a faster half-marathon

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Marathon Training

lactate threshold

How to train for a faster marathon

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Hi, I'm coach Sandro Sket, founder of RUN4SPEED, NSCA-Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, and a lifelong endurance athlete.

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