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6 Fartlek Workouts for 3 Training Phases
Fartlek workouts train the body to switch gears and recruit different muscle fibers. Try these six workouts from ZAP Fitness head coach Pete Rea to...
By Pete Rea

Running to Lose Weight
Running is a great way to lose weight and get in shape. But, it's easy to overdo it once you start seeing results. Coach Jay Johnson walks you thro...
By Jay Johnson

3 Tips for a Smooth Start to Your Race
Make sure to avoid these crucial mistakes at the start of your next race and ensure you're performing best at the finish line.
By Michael Clarke

Running Hamstring Injuries FAQ
Find out the answers to the most common running hamstring injury questions, and what you can do to prevent and remedy this painful ailment.
By Michael Clarke

How Beginning Runners Can Improve Endurance Without Injury
New runners who want to improve their fitness can get injured easily as they add mileage and intensity. Here's how to get better and avoid getting ...
By Jason Fitzgerald

How to Run Fast: 3 Frequently Asked Questions
Training to run a fast race is tough, and having a bad workout can shake your confidence. Jay Johnson provides encouragement and advice for what to...
By Jay Johnson

6 Power-Training Exercises for Runners
Increase your power, rev up your speed and give yourself a metabolic boost with these six exercises for runners.
By Rachel Cosgrove

How Sports Chiropractors Prevent Injury in Runners
Sports chiropractors identify and correct alignment issues, the root of many running injuries. These injury prevention tips from a sports chiro can...
By Sabrina Grotewold

A Week in the Life of a Professional Runner
Run, eat, crosstrain, sleep, repeat. Here's a photographic look at a typical week in the life of a middledistance American professional runner.
By Sabrina Grotewold

7 Games to Make Running Fun for Kids
Try these fun running games to get kids excited about exercise–and away from their screens.
By Jennifer Fox

The Biggest 10Ks in the U.S.
Looking to run a 10K this year? Why not go big? And we mean really big.
By Erica Schuckies

Finish Line Photos That Inspire
Whether it's your first or 100th race, crossing the finish line brings a feeling of accomplishment and pride. We asked readers to share their favor...

7 Fun Kid-Friendly Races
Many standard 5Ks offer a shorterdistance option for kids, but these races are some that offer certain themes or unique spins to get kids excited t...
By Emilia Benton

6 Reasons to Encourage Your Child to Run
Running can build confidence and teach important lessons about health and fitness. Here are six more reasons to encourage your child to run.
By Sharon Wilhelm

7 Reasons Your Next Race Should Be a Tough Mudder
Tough Mudder is all about cohesive teamwork, pushing your physical limits and getting out of your comfort zone. Are you ready?
By Nikki Chavanelle

How to Prevent Cramps While Running: An Expert Guide
Knowing how to prevent cramps while running can help save you from pain and discomfort. Read on for tips and tricks to prevent running cramps.
By Emma-Kate Lidbury. Reviewed by Bryee Shephard, MS, RD.

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6 Fartlek Workouts for 3 Training Phases Fartlek workouts train the body to switch gears and recruit different muscle fibers. Try these six workouts from ZAP Fitness head coach Pete Rea to... By Pete Rea

Running to Lose Weight Running is a great way to lose weight and get in shape. But, it's easy to overdo it once you start seeing results. Coach Jay Johnson walks you thro... By Jay Johnson

3 Tips for a Smooth Start to Your Race Make sure to avoid these crucial mistakes at the start of your next race and ensure you're performing best at the finish line. By Michael Clarke

Running Hamstring Injuries FAQ Find out the answers to the most common running hamstring injury questions, and what you can do to prevent and remedy this painful ailment. By Michael Clarke

How Beginning Runners Can Improve Endurance Without Injury New runners who want to improve their fitness can get injured easily as they add mileage and intensity. Here's how to get better and avoid getting ... By Jason Fitzgerald

How to Run Fast: 3 Frequently Asked Questions Training to run a fast race is tough, and having a bad workout can shake your confidence. Jay Johnson provides encouragement and advice for what to... By Jay Johnson

6 Power-Training Exercises for Runners Increase your power, rev up your speed and give yourself a metabolic boost with these six exercises for runners. By Rachel Cosgrove

How Sports Chiropractors Prevent Injury in Runners Sports chiropractors identify and correct alignment issues, the root of many running injuries. These injury prevention tips from a sports chiro can... By Sabrina Grotewold

A Week in the Life of a Professional Runner Run, eat, crosstrain, sleep, repeat. Here's a photographic look at a typical week in the life of a middledistance American professional runner. By Sabrina Grotewold

7 Games to Make Running Fun for Kids Try these fun running games to get kids excited about exercise–and away from their screens. By Jennifer Fox

The Biggest 10Ks in the U.S. Looking to run a 10K this year? Why not go big? And we mean really big. By Erica Schuckies

Finish Line Photos That Inspire Whether it's your first or 100th race, crossing the finish line brings a feeling of accomplishment and pride. We asked readers to share their favor...

7 Fun Kid-Friendly Races Many standard 5Ks offer a shorterdistance option for kids, but these races are some that offer certain themes or unique spins to get kids excited t... By Emilia Benton

6 Reasons to Encourage Your Child to Run Running can build confidence and teach important lessons about health and fitness. Here are six more reasons to encourage your child to run. By Sharon Wilhelm

7 Reasons Your Next Race Should Be a Tough Mudder Tough Mudder is all about cohesive teamwork, pushing your physical limits and getting out of your comfort zone. Are you ready? By Nikki Chavanelle

How to Prevent Cramps While Running: An Expert Guide Knowing how to prevent cramps while running can help save you from pain and discomfort. Read on for tips and tricks to prevent running cramps. By Emma-Kate Lidbury. Reviewed by Bryee Shephard, MS, RD.

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6 Fartlek Workouts for 3 Training Phases
Fartlek workouts train the body to switch gears and recruit different muscle fibers. Try these six workouts from ZAP Fitness head coach Pete Rea to...
By Pete Rea

Running to Lose Weight
Running is a great way to lose weight and get in shape. But, it's easy to overdo it once you start seeing results. Coach Jay Johnson walks you thro...
By Jay Johnson

3 Tips for a Smooth Start to Your Race
Make sure to avoid these crucial mistakes at the start of your next race and ensure you're performing best at the finish line.
By Michael Clarke

Running Hamstring Injuries FAQ
Find out the answers to the most common running hamstring injury questions, and what you can do to prevent and remedy this painful ailment.
By Michael Clarke

How Beginning Runners Can Improve Endurance Without Injury
New runners who want to improve their fitness can get injured easily as they add mileage and intensity. Here's how to get better and avoid getting ...
By Jason Fitzgerald

How to Run Fast: 3 Frequently Asked Questions
Training to run a fast race is tough, and having a bad workout can shake your confidence. Jay Johnson provides encouragement and advice for what to...
By Jay Johnson

6 Power-Training Exercises for Runners
Increase your power, rev up your speed and give yourself a metabolic boost with these six exercises for runners.
By Rachel Cosgrove

How Sports Chiropractors Prevent Injury in Runners
Sports chiropractors identify and correct alignment issues, the root of many running injuries. These injury prevention tips from a sports chiro can...
By Sabrina Grotewold

A Week in the Life of a Professional Runner
Run, eat, crosstrain, sleep, repeat. Here's a photographic look at a typical week in the life of a middledistance American professional runner.
By Sabrina Grotewold

7 Games to Make Running Fun for Kids
Try these fun running games to get kids excited about exercise–and away from their screens.
By Jennifer Fox

The Biggest 10Ks in the U.S.
Looking to run a 10K this year? Why not go big? And we mean really big.
By Erica Schuckies

Finish Line Photos That Inspire
Whether it's your first or 100th race, crossing the finish line brings a feeling of accomplishment and pride. We asked readers to share their favor...

7 Fun Kid-Friendly Races
Many standard 5Ks offer a shorterdistance option for kids, but these races are some that offer certain themes or unique spins to get kids excited t...
By Emilia Benton

6 Reasons to Encourage Your Child to Run
Running can build confidence and teach important lessons about health and fitness. Here are six more reasons to encourage your child to run.
By Sharon Wilhelm

7 Reasons Your Next Race Should Be a Tough Mudder
Tough Mudder is all about cohesive teamwork, pushing your physical limits and getting out of your comfort zone. Are you ready?
By Nikki Chavanelle

How to Prevent Cramps While Running: An Expert Guide
Knowing how to prevent cramps while running can help save you from pain and discomfort. Read on for tips and tricks to prevent running cramps.
By Emma-Kate Lidbury. Reviewed by Bryee Shephard, MS, RD.

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