When race week is here you want to be fully prepared, and you can do so with our ultimate last-minute pre-race checklist. You can also learn how to use running poles more efficiently on those trail runs,boost your lactate threshold for faster racing, and build explosive power with our favorite kettlebell workouts.
In today's running news, Josh Kerr shatters the mile world record and sparks controversy over his bonus, Sophie Woods sets the fastest crossing of the Alps in history, World Athletics ratifies a wave of records (but not Kiplimo's), plus the latest from the Commonwealth Games and a look at whether Kerr could one day become a great marathoner.
And don't miss the newest episode of Running Story, where Michael and Jessy dive into all the biggest headlines, performances, and talking points from another action-packed week in the running world.
This week on The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down five of the biggest stories in running: Josh Kerr's emotional "Miracle Mile 2" win at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Sophie Woods' jaw-dropping overall fastest known time (FKT) across the Via Alpina, the safe return of Brazil's missing marathoner Daniel do Nascimento, both course records falling at the brutally hot Badwater 135, and Sebastian Sawe's surprising race announcement for after Berlin.
The new mile world record holder says his future is on the road, and a London win specifically. The history of milers who moved up says it is possible, but rarely quick.
Master the fundamentals of running with poles, from choosing the right technique and timing your pole plants to climbing more efficiently, saving energy, and tackling technical trails with confidence.
Ward, a member of Sydney's Sutherland District Athletics Club, won bronze in the 800m at the UniSport Nationals in April. Her cause of death has not been disclosed.
World Athletics confirmed a batch of world records last week, including Sabastian Sawe's sub-two marathon and Tigst Assefa's. Jacob Kiplimo's 57:20 half marathon from March was missing, and after what happened last year, the silence is hard to ignore.
The 42-year-old New Zealander crossed 2,000km and eight countries along the Via Alpina in 29 days, finishing in Monaco on Saturday night to set the fastest known time for the Alps, six days quicker than the previous record.
The Briton ran 3:42.66 in London on July 18 for the fastest mile in history. The world-record bonus that came with it, $50,000, is the same sum the sport paid the last man to break the record, 27 years ago.
How many days a week should you actually be running?
In this video, I break down the ideal running frequency for every level, from 1–2 days a week for beginners and comeback runners to 6-day schedules and doubles for experienced marathoners.
You'll learn how to self-assess your starting point, how to safely add more running days without getting injured, and where cross-training and strength work fit into your week.
No matter your level, this guide will help you find your weekly mileage sweet spot.
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