Outdoor Fitness

10 Ways to Run a Faster Mile

Are you hoping to improve your mile time? Whether you’re a high school track athlete, a beginning-level runner, or a masters runner, making minor changes to your training routine can improve your pace. If you don’t know your current mile time (or it’s been a while since you clocked your mile), start by doing a timed trial on a track to set a baseline to measure your…
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Outdoor Fitness

Why a Side Stitch Happens and What to Do

Whether you’re out running or doing any exercise, an all-too-familiar sharp pain in your side can stop you in your tracks. You know just how distracting and uncomfortable it can be if you’ve ever experienced a side stitch—also known as a muscle stitch or…
Outdoor Fitness

How to Run Your Fastest Mile

Many runners want to know what is considered a good time for running a mile (or kilometer) or what is the fastest mile time. But this is a tricky question to answer because it’s highly subjective. Depending on the runner’s age, sex, and fitness level, a “fast” time…
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How to Run Faster

If you’ve been running at a steady pace for a while, it can be all too common to hit a plateau. But there are many ways to build endurance and learn how to run faster without getting tired. As you start to push yourself a little harder, setting new performance goals for your runs can help you stay motivated by discovering how far (and how fast) you can go. Use these tips to increase your…
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Outdoor Fitness

8 Tips for Proper Running Form

Improving your running form can help you run faster, more efficiently and comfortably, and with less stress on your body and reduced injury risk. Proper running form reduces your risk of fatigue and ensures that you are getting the most out of your run. Follow these tips to…
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How to Start Running

There are so many reasons why millions of people around the globe enjoy running. Whether you’re training for a race or logging miles for fun, running is good for your body and mind, and it requires very little equipment. All you need is a good pair of running shoes and…