WHEN I FIRST started running long distances, I had one goal: go as fast as I could for as long as I could. I ran the same 5k route a few times a week, always aiming to go faster. Every time out needed ...

When it comes to running, slow and steady wins the race. Well, okay, maybe not wins the race, but finishes—and finishes strong. Just ask the self-described “slow runners” on TikTok, who wear the label ...

Long runs are an essential part of any race-training plan, whether you’re prepping for your first 5K or your tenth marathon. The distance you rack up during these sessions may become daunting, but ...

For many runners, embracing the concept of slow and easy runs is a game of mental gymnastics. Can you really become a better, faster runner if you’re consistently going at a pace that feels easy and ...