Kristine Kearns
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- Oct 1, 2026
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Run Coaches Say Base Training Will Have You Running Your Fastest 5K Yet. Here’s How. (opens the original)
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Considering the higher mileage required to train for a marathon, you probably know you need to build a base before you jump into a formal race plan. But when gearing up to run a shorter distance, like a 5K or 10K, you might think you can skip those base miles … and experts say that’s a mistake. “Base training has to happen if you’re running a mile or more,” says Kate Baird, running and metabolic testing coordinator and exercise physiologist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. B
How Long Does It Take to Get Faster? Experts Explain Why It Requires More Than 1 Workout—and When to Expect Results (opens the original)
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Every runner knows that hard workouts ultimately lead to fitness gains. But far fewer understand when those improvements happen, or what that process really looks like in the days between. So what happens between your weekly interval workout and the next tough session, besides simply feeling fresh again? While it may feel like you’re waiting for the magic to happen, your body works to absorb the training stress imposed so you can come back stronger than before. Understanding that physiological t
Why Your Long Runs Feel So Hard—and How to Fix Them (opens the original)
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The secret to better long runs? Slow down. On this week’s episode of The Amazing Runner’s World Show, Aly sits down with Associate Health & Fitness Editor, Kristine Kearns, to discuss how to stop chasing pace on long runs. In the previous episode, we discussed everything you need to know about fueling before, during & after a race. Kristine Kearns, a writer and avid runner, joined Runner’s World and Bicycling in July 2024. She previously coached high school girls cross country and currently comp
This 14-Week Half Marathon Training Plan Is Ideal for First-Timers—and Only Requires 4 Runs Per Week (opens the original)
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Running your first half marathon is a special experience. It’s often the first time you’ll race a double-digit distance, which is a huge accomplishment, and training doesn’t require all your spare time in the process. But getting to the start and finish line strong requires choosing the right training plan. You want a program that allows you to build an aerobic base, practice running farther, and recover in time for race day. As a first-timer, a beginner-level plan safely builds you up to longer
You Can’t Cram for Your Marathon. If You’ve Fallen Behind on Mileage, Here’s What to Do. (opens the original)
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The foundation of any successful marathon build is mileage, and many experts recommend hitting a minimum of 30 miles during peak week of training. That number gives you enough room to log easy runs, long runs, and adapt to a higher volume of running—not to mention it’ll prepare you for 26.2 miles on race day. But many runners fall short of reaching 30 miles a week in training. “It happens more than we’d like to see as coaches,” says Jeff Gaudette, owner and head coach at RunnersConnect. “I would
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