Running Tips: Workouts, Gear, and Training for Speed

Training for a 5k or 10k requires a mix of specific strength workouts and proper pre-run stretches to increase your speed. Discover how to find the best running shoes for your foot type and why joining a running club can transform your performance.

How Much Swimming Equals Running 5 Miles?

Swimming and running are both great ways to meet your daily cardiovascular exercise requirements. Due to the resistance of the water and involvement of your upper and lower body, swimming is also a good full-body, muscle-strengthening activity.

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Comparison of a Five Mile Run to Biking

Over the same distance, running requires more work, uses more energy and burns more calories than cycling. Running and cycling at approximately the same level of intensity for the same period of time, however, may help you to burn about the same amount of calories.

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Will Bigger Calves Help Me Run Faster?

For competitive runners, small differences in physiology and muscle development can have big effects on the outcome of a race. While a variety of processes helps to determine your running speed, the size and strength of the muscles in your legs are among the most important.

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