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Running Training

The building blocks of distance training: easy, long, tempo, interval, hill and recovery runs, pace, cadence, running economy and planning a training week.

20 articles
The Role of Recovery in Interval Training

The Role of Recovery in Interval Training

Understanding recovery periods is key to effective interval training. Learn how to structure active and passive rest to maximize your workout.

Marathon Bible Editors Oct 23, 2026
Running Cadence Explained

Running Cadence Explained

Running cadence is your step rate, measured in steps per minute. While often discussed, it's a personal metric that can influence efficiency and injury risk.

Marathon Bible Editors Oct 23, 2026
Interval Training for Runners

Interval Training for Runners

Interval training running is a structured method of alternating high-intensity efforts with recovery periods to boost speed, endurance, and running economy.

Marathon Bible Editors Oct 23, 2026
Tempo Runs Explained

Tempo Runs Explained

A tempo run is a sustained effort at your lactate threshold pace, designed to improve endurance and teach your body to clear fatigue-causing metabolites.

Marathon Bible Editors Oct 23, 2026
Long Runs Explained

Long Runs Explained

The long run is a cornerstone of distance running training, designed to build endurance and mental toughness for races like the half marathon and marathon.

Marathon Bible Editors Oct 23, 2026
Easy Runs Explained

Easy Runs Explained

An easy run is a low-intensity, conversational-paced run that builds endurance and aids recovery, forming the foundation of any smart training plan.

Marathon Bible Editors Oct 23, 2026
How to Build Running Endurance

How to Build Running Endurance

Building running endurance is a gradual process of increasing your aerobic capacity and training volume smartly, focusing on easy miles, long runs, and recovery.

Marathon Bible Editors Oct 23, 2026

Welcome to our guide on running training. Whether you're building a base for your first 5K or fine-tuning your plan for a marathon, the right training approach is your foundation. Here, we break down the essential components of distance running into clear, actionable concepts to help you run stronger, smarter, and with more confidence.

Our goal is to help you understand the purpose behind each type of run—from easy and long runs to tempo, interval, and hill workouts—and how they fit together. We also cover the fundamentals of running performance, like pace, cadence, and running economy, and provide practical advice for structuring your training week.

What you'll find here

  • An in-depth look at Training Methods, explaining the purpose and execution of different workouts.
  • Insights into Running Performance, covering the metrics and techniques that can make you a more efficient runner.
  • Practical guidance on Training Planning, helping you assemble the pieces into a coherent weekly and seasonal schedule.