13.1 Reasons to Run the SeaWheeze Half
With such a spectacle along the course, the SeaWheeze Half Marathon is certainly a race that will continue to grow. See what all the fun was about;...
By Fara Rosenzweig Active.comRunning Articles & Advice
How Runners Can Begin a Strength-Training Program
Strength training is one of the best nonrunning ways to improve your running. Include strength sessions just twice a week and you'll reduce your in...
By Erik Taylor
How to Exercise Your Dog Outdoors in the Heat
No matter where you live in America, summertime heat can sometimes feel unbearable but you still want to do all the outdoor activities you love to...
By Dawn Celapino
How to Run Relaxed
Stress about hitting exact paces and your form, breathing and mental resolve can suffer. Here's how to relax when the effort is tough.
By Caitlin Chock
3 Biggest 10K Race-Day Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Find out what one RRCAcertified running coach thinks are the biggest 10K raceday mistakes, and how you can steer clear of them on race day.
By Michael Clarke
Marathon Specificity: How to Kick-Start Your Training
If your marathon training plan includes only tempo runs and long runs, you're missing out on an important component. Train at your marathon pace wi...
By Jason Fitzgerald
3 Tips for 10K Race Recovery
Running coach Art Ives offers recovery tips to help you maximize your 10K race experience and ensure your body is effective and healthy both during...
By Michael Clarke
3 Hill Running Workouts for Triathletes
One of the best ways to increase power, speed and agility in your run is to add hills to your running program. Start with these three exercises.
By Lee Gardner
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