Go Zone Racing: A Proven Strategy for Breakthrough Performances

Greg McMillan May 21, 2025 No Comments

We spend countless hours training and preparing for races as dedicated runners. We meticulously plan our pacing strategies, fuel intake, and gear choices. However, one crucial aspect of racing that…

Are you fit enough to pass the Army’s latest test?

Six Minute Mile Staff May 20, 2025 No Comments

If your fitness regimen is due for a new tour of duty, the U.S. Army might just provide the inspiration. According to their new press release, “Army introduces new fitness…

Carrying extra weight could be a heavy hitter for your fitness

Six Minute Mile Staff May 16, 2025 No Comments

Stop waiting for your fitness to improve; start weighting for it. Research shows that adding resistance to your walks, whether with a kettlebell or a weighted vest, could offer major advantages for…

Can resting heart rate inform your training?

Six Minute Mile Staff May 15, 2025 No Comments

If you’re a runner who makes use of heart rate zones in training, you probably spend a lot of time thinking about your max HR and average BPM during exercise.…

Race Recon: A Hidden Key to a Great Race and Possibly a New PR

Greg McMillan May 14, 2025 No Comments

Doing a deep dive into a race course in the days before you race might help you reach a new personal best.

Maintaining Your Running Motivation: Strategies for Consistent Training

Greg McMillan May 7, 2025 No Comments

Let’s face it, sometimes our running motivation can be lacking. Every experienced runner knows that running success ultimately comes down to simply lacing up the shoes and getting out the…

It’s never too late to add swimming to your training

Six Minute Mile Staff May 2, 2025 No Comments

While we understand that pool workouts are good for us, the hassle factor always seems to slow us down during the winter. Warmer weather and plentiful outdoor swimming options take…

Improve VO2 Max with Water Aerobics

Six Minute Mile Staff April 23, 2025 No Comments

Water aerobics are easy on the joints, but they can still build VO2 max. Pool workouts and water aerobics can trigger PTSD among runners who associate this activity with injury…

How to Approach Boston Marathon Weekend to Maximize Your Race-Day Performance

Greg McMillan April 17, 2025 No Comments

Running the Boston Marathon can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience or an annual rite of passage for some runners who run Boston every year. In either case, it is a special…

VO2 Max Unveiled – What This Key Metric Says About Your Fitness and Longevity

Sean Hickey April 8, 2025 No Comments

In a world practically swimming in data points, from daily step counts to minute-by-minute sleep scores, one metric consistently floats to the top for endurance athletes and health enthusiasts alike:…

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