Training

Why swapping miles for wild swimming might extend your life

Six Minute Mile Staff July 9, 2026

Treating your training plan like a reliable family recipe is great until you realize Grandma never had to train for a marathon in July. Runners often resist changing their routine,…

Our 6 Best Stories from June 2026

Six Minute Mile Staff July 7, 2026

Our monthly recap is here In case you missed them, we’re bringing you the most-loved stories from the last month. Friends don’t let friends skip important running advice. Cheers! Minute…

Why women might hold the endurance edge in ultramarathons

Six Minute Mile Staff July 6, 2026

To all the guys competing in an upcoming ultramarathon, consider this your warning – the girls are coming in hot. If you’ve been following the sport in recent years, you’ll…

Turn your long run into a speed-building workout

Six Minute Mile Staff July 6, 2026

A few years ago, an SMM staffer’s training plan called for 10 miles on a Sunday morning, but they had grown a little stale on their regular running routes. On…

Everything you need to know about heat training

Six Minute Mile Staff July 2, 2026

We hope everybody’s stocked up on sports drinks and icepacks, because summer’s oven has been set to a high broil. Much of Europe has already been engulfed by scorching weather…

What we can learn from Flagstaff’s summer training camp

Six Minute Mile Staff June 29, 2026

80 miles of weekly running at 7,000 feet isn’t exactly our idea of a relaxing summer vacation, but for some ambitious athletes, it’s a sacrifice worth making. Our friend Brian…

Sweating the Details: Indoor Cycling and Heat Acclimation

Six Minute Mile Staff June 29, 2026

If you can’t handle the heat, get out of the kitchen… and onto a stationary bike. We prefer outdoor exercise whenever possible, but sometimes working out in an air-conditioned space…

How compression gear can elevate your health and performance

Six Minute Mile Staff June 18, 2026

Clocking miles after punching the clock at a desk all day can make us feel like we’re running with “cankles.” Fortunately, we discussed a potential solution on our latest episode…

How the Pomodoro method and airplane mode can boost your movement and creativity

Six Minute Mile Staff June 16, 2026

Some experts have warned that prolonged sitting is the new smoking, but you don’t need a patch to break the habit – just a timer. According to “You Should Use…

Expert training and fueling tips from Kate Aseltine

Six Minute Mile Staff June 12, 2026

How does a female bodybuilder and powerlifter manage to jump into a 100-mile race without even a normal marathon on her resume? We really enjoyed learning the answer to that…

Can walking barefoot improve longevity?

Six Minute Mile Staff June 9, 2026

We recently got down to the bare(foot) essentials of running with Mark Sisson on our SMM Podcast. (Listen here on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.) While much of that conversation centered on the physical…

Our 6 Best Stories from May 2026

Six Minute Mile Staff June 1, 2026

Our monthly recap is here In case you missed them, we’re bringing you the most-loved stories from the last month. Friends don’t let friends skip important running advice. Cheers! Minute…

Running safely through heat waves and bad air

Six Minute Mile Staff May 22, 2026

Summer doesn’t officially arrive until June 21, but heatwaves and wildfires can’t read a calendar. As temperatures climb and air quality becomes less predictable, knowing how to adjust your training…

Can running actually cause colon cancer?

Six Minute Mile Staff May 22, 2026

Runners often dismiss GI issues as an occupational hazard, but a new preliminary study offers a reason to pay closer attention. It found that 15% of the marathon and ultramarathon…

The fitness metrics worth tracking beyond VO2 max

Six Minute Mile Staff May 12, 2026

Runners chase a high VO2 max like kids chase high scores in a video game – but there’s more to training than building your aerobic engine, according to: “Beyond VO2…

Should you be going green in your workouts?

Six Minute Mile Staff May 6, 2026

Going green has taken on a whole new meaning in fitness circles, and we’re not talking about kale smoothies. Exercising in natural environments exposes you to fresh air and sunlight,…

Our 6 Best Stories from April 2026

Six Minute Mile Staff May 4, 2026

Our monthly recap is here In case you missed them, we’re bringing you the most-loved stories from the last month. Friends don’t let friends skip important running advice. Cheers! Minute…

Navigating AI Health Advice for Runners: What the Data Shows

Sean Hickey May 1, 2026

Quick Highlights At some point, you’ve probably felt a phantom twinge in your Achilles at midnight, typed your symptoms into a search bar, and convinced yourself your running career was…

Finding your critical speed could improve your interval sessions

Six Minute Mile Staff April 28, 2026

Our favorite running calculator will always be the McMillan Calculator, but Running Writings just published a new one worth bookmarking. It’s built around a metric called critical speed (CS) – the…

You Can Strength Train in 6 Minutes or Less

Ashley Arnold April 21, 2026

It’s hard enough to find the time for an hour run some days, so strength training is never at the top of my list. If I’m honest, it doesn’t even…

Our 6 Best Stories from March 2026

Six Minute Mile Staff April 6, 2026

Our monthly recap is here In case you missed them, we’re bringing you the most-loved stories from the last month. Friends don’t let friends skip important running advice. Cheers! Minute…

Maximize your Boston Marathon performance

Six Minute Mile Staff April 3, 2026

For a few ambitious athletes later this month, the 26.2-mile trip from Hopkinton to Boylston Street will be just a warm-up. Overachievers in the Double Boston challenge will run the…

You’re Probably Running Your Easy Run Too Fast

Ashley Arnold April 2, 2026

Yes, I know, you want that Strava segment PR, but is it really worth it? If you’re doing a speed workout, sure. But otherwise? Not so much. In fact, it’s…

Get a jump on hot weather training

Six Minute Mile Staff March 31, 2026

Stepping into a 200-degree wooden room might seem like a strange way to unwind after a heavy training block, but voluntarily roasting yourself is rapidly becoming a staple for endurance…

33 Best Amazon Big Spring Sale Deals for Runners (2026)

Six Minute Mile Staff March 25, 2026

Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026 is live – Here are the 33 best deals for runners With spring weather arriving and marathon training in full swing, it’s the perfect time…

Our 6 Best Stories from February 2026

Six Minute Mile Staff March 2, 2026

Our monthly recap is here In case you missed them, we’re bringing you the most-loved stories from the last month. It’s our way of making sure that you don’t miss…

Should you use resistance bands, dumbbells, or both?

Six Minute Mile Staff February 24, 2026

When building a home gym, the decision to choose one piece of equipment over another carries a lot of weight – literally. If you are debating between elastic and iron,…

Try the 10-20-30 method for fun and efficient exercise

Six Minute Mile Staff February 24, 2026

As much as we love grilled salmon served on a bed of brown rice, we wouldn’t want to eat it every day. Same goes for the regular fare of our…

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