Pushing your limits on the running track is fun – and it's a great way to improve as a runner. Here are some of the key benefits of running around that oval.

Track Workouts for You to Try. If you’re new to the track, 100-, 200-, or 400-meter repeats can help develop a good speed and endurance base, says Freeman.The ratio for interval to recovery ...

Oval running tracks are easy to spot on maps. I found another track near me just by looking for oval shapes on the Strava global heatmap (it highlights popular running routes). The satellite view ...

An artist’s impression of the running track installed in London. Credit: Feldspar. Innovations in footwear, apparel, and training have been credited for countless new world records in athletics.