🏃How to Build Endurance and Stamina

Plus: 9 Drills That Instantly Improve Your Running Form

June 25, 2025

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Hi and welcome to our latest issue!

This week, we’ve got practical advice to help you run longer, improve your running form, and stay safe in the summer heat:

  1. Just getting started? Learn how to build endurance and stamina from the ground up.

  2. Want to move more efficiently? Try these nine simple drills that instantly improve your running form.

  3. Training through high temps? Don’t miss our top 10 tips for running safely in hot weather.

Let’s get into it!

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MUST READ

How to Build Endurance and Stamina When You’re Starting From Zero

You don’t need elite genes to build endurance and stamina. What matters most is consistency. Yes, it takes time and patience, especially in the beginning. But the payoff is worth it: you’ll run longer, feel stronger, and recover faster.

In this article, we’ll break down what stamina and endurance are—and share proven ways to build both.

POPULAR

9 Drills That Instantly Improve Your Running Form

Add these simple drills to your warm-up or weekly routine to sharpen your form, run more efficiently, and reduce the risk of injury.

Explore the drills →

25 Oddly Specific Things Runners Secretly Love

Runners love medals, race day hype, and chasing PBs. But it’s the oddly specific stuff that really keeps us coming back. Here are 25 weird things we secretly love.

Reveal the secrets →

How to Run In Hot Weather: 10 Tips to Stay Cool and Safe

Here are some tips to help you beat the heat while running in hot weather.

Check out the tips →

30 Types of Runners You’ll Meet at Every Race

Next time you take part in a race, keep your eyes open—you might just spot a few of these characters. Or, let’s be honest, recognize yourself.

Count them all →

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