Yes, running more—provided you build up gradually over time—can make you a better runner, but it’s hardly the only piece of the puzzle. Strength training is a huge factor too: Adding it to your ...

There’s a reason that well-developed training plans don’t immediately kick off with sprint workouts or 18-mile runs: The body needs time to gradually adapt to the demands of training. Periodized ...

A good strength training program for runners blends current fitness with running goals. Which is to say it needs to be progressive, not leave you too sore to run and focus on some of the common ...