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Muscle cramps are disabling, involuntary spasms that often occur during exercise or competition. They can ruin a run. Here's how to sidestep muscle cramps for good.
The USA women’s marathon team is all settled. Three deserving women are gearing up to compete in the Olympic Games this summer. Find out who is headed to Beijing to respresent the USA in the 2008 Olympics.
While a bag of frozen peas might be a quick fix for shin splints, the key to healthy lower legs is understanding how they work.
Active people take up to 12,000 steps per day--it's important these steps are taken in a suitable pair of shoes. Choose the right running shoe using these tips.
Through proper training, you can avoid having to deal with the dreaded wall. Here are some tips on how to take control of your race.
There's no doubt that smart training helps prevent injuries. But so will a wholesome diet. Eat these foods at the first sign of injury to get better and get back to running.
There's the high-mileage school and the high-intensity school of running. Is it better to train more miles at an easy pace or to run less but run hard?
Is a cross-training mile exactly the same physiologically as a running mile? Nope. But cross-training can elicit the same aerobic benefits. Boost your weekly mileage with these cross-training tips.
The cold temperatures and short days of winter can dampen the desire to lace up and head outside. Get strong and flexible this winter with these cross-training tips.
When athletes finish their workouts, they might not think about what they eat. Here's how to fuel up and recover with the everyday foods in your fridge.
Let's face it, winning is a lot more fun than losing. Here's a guide on how to come out on top, even when you're not the fastest runner on the block.
Despite all of the setbacks that the marathon experienced in 2007, there were more marathon finishers than ever before in the U.S. Let's look to 2008 for some positive changes in marathon running.
So, what's your plan for 2008? Is this the year you are finally going to pursue that long sought-after running goal? Search our events to find a race to mark as your goal.
It’s New Year’s resolution time again and a chance to make positive changes in your life. This year, use Coach Jenny’s Evolution-Resolution system and make those resolutions happen.
The question of heart risk is at the forefront of many runner's minds. Find out what you need to know to assess your risk.
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Every runner has good days and bad days--there are so many factors that affect our running. Here are some tips to get through those bad runs.
Creating extra time in the day for training and staying fit has many benefits. Do the benefits outweigh the necessary investment of time, energy and effort for you? How about for the U.S. President?
Trail running improves balance, coordination and strength. Here are some tips and techniques for your next off-road ramble.
Active Expert Dave Scott tackles questions on bonking during long runs, super-slow strength training and reigniting your passion for triathlon.
Learn how to prevent shin splints and how to stretch tight calves. Find out how female Olympic athletes compare to their male counterparts. Plus, make fewer trips to the gym and achieve the same results.