There are a lot of different methods you can use to get better at running — the simplest of which is to run more (within reason) — and as a marathoner, I’m always looking at ways to improve. Strength ...

I recently wrote about how running with a can of Pringles helped me improve my form—an ingenious trick from my high school coach that taught me to keep my hands relaxed. The story got me thinking: ...

One step a time...but make it explosive. That’s basically how you approach plyometric exercises that typically require zero equipment—and they may be just what your body needs for cross-training in ...

It’s pretty clear, at this point, that plyometric training can make you a more efficient runner. There’s still plenty of debate about how it works. Does it streamline the signals traveling from brain ...

If you're one of those athletes who doesn't react well to high running mileage, researchers in Japan have a possible solution. In their study, published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ‘I use plyometrics to help runners build explosive power, improve running economy, and develop the spring-like qualities their ...

Aside from the classic tool of endurance training to improve your run speed at duration, there’s been more research over the last twenty years that’s developed into using plyometric training, ...

Plyometrics is a form of exercise that uses powerful, rapid movements to help increase speed, power, and strength. Although people may associate plyometrics training with sports-specific athletic ...

However, the right strength training plan doesn’t compete with your miles; it actually helps you handle them better. A smart, runner-specific routine builds durability, improves efficiency, and keeps ...