Training

Does the 2-2-2 workout add up to gains?

Six Minute Mile Staff December 23, 2025

If remembering your workout plan feels like trying to recall a forgotten password, the viral 2-2-2 method might be for you: “What’s Good (and What’s Overhyped) About the Viral 2-2-2…

Set Yourself Up for Consistent Success in 2026: How to build running goals that actually stick

Ashley Arnold December 23, 2025

Aim for consistent training in 2026 with these helpful insights.

Unlock fitness benefits with skiing

Six Minute Mile Staff December 16, 2025

Earlier this year when we conducted our reader survey, we learned that skiing is the fourth favorite outdoor activity among SMM readers (behind hiking, cycling, and swimming). That got us…

Running on the Treadmill: Friend, Foe, or Frenemy?

Rebecca Trachsel December 9, 2025

Love it or hate it, running on the treadmill can be a necessary evil for a marathon runner.

5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Treadmill Running

Ashley Arnold November 25, 2025

Like it or not, treadmill running season is upon us. Here are five expert tips to ensure continuity and enjoyment while running indoors.

Your Race is Over. You Go Home. You Process. Now What?

Rebecca Trachsel November 19, 2025

Feeling down after your race? Here are 10 tips to help you ward off the post-race blues.

New Six Minute Mile Run Club Launches

Six Minute Mile Staff November 18, 2025

Six Minute Mile launches an all-new run club bringing expert coaching, community, and exclusive race perks to runners everywhere.

The Soundtrack of Suffering: How Music Moves me as a Runner

Rebecca Trachsel October 22, 2025

6 Ways Music Can Play a Positive Role in Your Running

5 Smart Variations of Marathon Training Long Runs

Greg McMillan October 21, 2025

Want to up your long run efficacy? Here are 5 ways to spice up your longest training runs for your next marathon.

Overcome negative tendencies and become a better runner.

How You Can Overcome Negative Tendencies and Achieve More as a Runner

Greg McMillan October 14, 2025

If you can get past those little things that hold you back from success, you will improve as a runner.

The Ultimate Guide to Marathon Gear: Super Shoes, Apparel, Hydration, Nutrition & Tech

Six Minute Mile Staff October 9, 2025

Your training is nearly complete, the only thing left to do is nail down the marathon gear you'll use on race day.

The Harsh Reality of Running Alone As a Woman

Rebecca Trachsel October 9, 2025

I am highly protective of the freedom, fitness and fun running provides me, but safety is always a first priority.

5 Common Runner Faults and How to Fix Them

Greg McMillan October 6, 2025

Here are five common faults that runners make that cause them to get stuck at a performance level, and the simple fixes to keep your running progress moving forward.

How I Motivate Myself When I Don’t Want to Run

Ashley Arnold September 26, 2025

These are some my favorite excuse-busting hacks to keep running consistently through the darker, cooler months ahead.

The 6 Best Glute Exercises to Improve Your Running Form and Prevent Injury

Ashley Arnold September 24, 2025

Here are 6 great glute exercises to add to you can easily add to your weekly regimen.

How Long Should Your Longest Training Run Be in a Marathon Build-up?

Greg McMillan September 23, 2025

There are a lot of factors that go into understanding how long your longest training run should be.

Practice What You Preach: The top 10 things I tell my high school runners that help me as a marathoner

Practice What I Preach: 10 Things I Tell My High School Runners That Help Me as a Marathoner

Rebecca Trachsel September 22, 2025

I do my best to practice what I preach with these nuggets of guidance that I tell my runners.

How to Find Your Optimal Running Form

Greg McMillan September 16, 2025

Optimal running form is attained through becoming a stronger, more mobile, and more efficient runner.

How Carbon-Plated Super Shoes Re-Energized My Racing

Rebecca Trachsel September 10, 2025

I wasn't an early adopter of carbon-plated super shoes for several reasons, but now they've re-energized my racing.

How to nail down your half-marathon pace.

5 Ways to Nail Your Best Half-Marathon Race Pace

Greg McMillan September 9, 2025

Here are 5 steps to determine your best half-marathon pace before race day arrives.

6 Running Books You Should Read This Fall

Six Minute Mile Staff September 8, 2025

Here are four great new running books, plus two all-time classics that should be on your reading list this fall.

Why ‘grey zone’ training could be holding you back

Six Minute Mile Staff September 5, 2025

When it comes to training, being Goldilocks might be a bad thing – some efforts are too hard to be easy and too easy to be hard, leaving you in…

Consistency in training is the key to long-term running development and success.

The Key to Long-Term Success in Running is Consistency in Training

Greg McMillan September 2, 2025

Try to be present not perfect in a training block for your next race, and focus on consistency in training.

Doing hill workouts to improve your running

My 3 Favorite Hill Workouts to Make You a Stronger Runner

Ashley Arnold August 29, 2025

If you don't like hill workouts, just lean into the fact that they'll improve your running.

Why runners need to get behind glute training

Six Minute Mile Staff August 26, 2025

No ifs, ands, or butts about it, runners who want to get faster and healthier should develop their glutes. A simple plan executed a few times a week can help…