10 Exercises to Build Strength
Are you getting ready for a 5K, century ride or triathlon? These 10 exercises will build strength, and help your body adapt to the sportspecific tr...
By Erik TaylorRunning Articles & Advice
Running and Pain: How to Overcome Your Mental Blocks
Do you drop out of races or workouts when the effort gets too intense? Learn how to manage pain so you can perform to your potential.
By Caitlin Chock
5 Exercises to Get You Ready for a 5K
Strength work is the backbone of great endurance training. These five exercises will develop the power, agility and muscle you need to run a fast 5K.
By Owen Anderson
3 Keys to Marathon Training
What are your marathon training goals? If you don't have any, you won't get very far. Learn the three essentials of 26.2mile prep to get on the rig...
By Jeff Gaudette
10 Tips for Beginning Runners to Choose a Training Plan
If you're a beginner who is enthusiastic about starting a running regimen but aren't clear on how to select and execute a training plan, this advic...
By Sabrina Grotewold
How Much High-Intensity Training Do Runners Really Need?
The benefits of highintensity training are constantly being touted, but how much fast running do you need to improve? Active Expert Matt Fitzgerald...
By Matt Fitzgerald
5 Ways to Keep Running Motivation High This Summer
Temps and humidity are soaring, and motivation is correspondingly low. But the fall racing season is a knockin,' so follow these five tips to keep ...
By Dimity McDowell, Runner's World
Active Gear Scout: Best Bottoms for Runners
Nothing is more frustrating when your shorts ride up and pants twist as you're running. This month, the Active Gear Scout hunted down the best runn...
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