It is wise to practice taking military fitness tests, long before the real ones count toward your record or your chances of getting accepted into special programs. Otherwise, you are just guessing.
Perhaps, after your last marathon, you had this epiphany: “If I train a little harder, I bet I can get a proof of time that could get me into Boston!” Without the ability to run specific qualifying ...
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How to Run Faster

If you’ve got the need for speed, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re looking to shave a couple of minutes off your marathon time or absolutely embarrass your run club nemesis (we don’t ...
You know the number. Maybe it’s a sub-4 marathon, a sub-7 mile, or another barrier you’re determined to break. No matter what it is for you, there’s no greater feeling than finally achieving a speed ...
Lactate threshold workouts are one of the most important parts of a distance-running training plan. Putting your body through this type of exercise will help you run faster and run longer. “Lactate ...