Richard A. Lovett

It might be the last thing you want to do after a workout, but here's why a tiny bit of speed might hasten your recovery.

A new review of studies finds that common injury-prevention rules don't hold up. We asked the researcher what does cause running injuries.

The sweet art of playing with competitors' minds to outsmart them to the finish.

A new analysis of numerous studies sheds light on how, contrary to popular belief, running may actually build stronger cartilage. Here's what that means for training on arthritic joints.

5 facts about reducing training load and maintaining fitness as your marathon approaches. Plus, a proven 4-week marathon taper plan.

Don't just dominate the hills, conquer the whole course by running more strategically and finishing faster.

What if you had the chance to redress nature’s imbalance, change the luck of the genetic draw, level the playing field. What would you do?

A scientific paper predicts how potential future Summer Games host venues may become more and more constrained as global temperatures continue to rise.

The most disciplined runners know how to not to always do the max. Here's how to nurture one of the skills that can separate those who achieve long-term success from those whose careers are often plagued by injury. 

Debunking the myth that you are broken if you don't maintain contact with your competitors in a race.

Try this simple, fun, and effective structured fartlek to cultivate sprint speed and improve your 5k-marathon time.

When you're running in the heat, how much should you adjust your pace — and still get the same workout intensity? We dig into the science of swelter.