Matthew Rudisill

5 min read Middle-school cross-country offered my first ticket into consistent running. At my school of about 150 students per grade, we only had a handful of kids on the team who had run competitively before, outside of jogging a mile every so often in gym class. Completing an entire two-mile race without walking was the goal for a lot of us. If I slowed down to a walk, it meant I went too fast and tired myself out too quickly.

Le corse lunghe sono il fulcro dell'allenamento quando si corrono gare di lunga distanza. Sviluppano la resistenza, preparano il corpo per i chilometri da affrontare il giorno della gara e affinano la forza mentale necessaria per superare le sfide più impegnative. Ma per molti runner, è nella seconda metà di queste corse che le prestazioni iniziano a calare.

3 min read Runners hear the terms aerobic and anaerobic thrown around, but understanding the difference between the two can change how you approach your workouts. Together, these energy systems form the backbone of smart training, and knowing when—and how—to tap into each one is the key to unlocking your best performance. Ahead, you’ll discover how to arrive at a balance between aerobic and anaerobic training, which can help you achieve a new PR. Related Story Aerobic vs.