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Natural Ways to Avoid Ticks and Mosquitos This Summer
Not only can bug bites from mosquitos and ticks be a major inconvenience, but they can also cause serious disease.
By Kim Dinan

Trail Running Etiquette Tips
The only evidence showing you were there should be on your Instagram.
By Michael Nystrom

Fitness Gear to Get You Through the Summer
Whether you're a runner, hiker, rec sports fiend or workout class enthusiast, the gear you wear can make or break your performance.
By ACTIVE.com

8 Fun Ways to Celebrate the First Day of Summer With Your Family
Take advantage of the long days and the sweet beginning of the summer season with these fun activities you can do as a family.
By Kim Dinan

7 Running Socks You Should Try Immediately
All runners know how crucial the right pair of running shoes are. But remember: Running socks are just as important for a pleasurable running experien
By Michael Nystrom

IRONMAN Triathlons That Won't Break the Bank
Completing an IRONMAN can get expensive. But these 140.6 races won't set you back too far.
By ACTIVE.com

Great Destination Races Around the World
Race hard, relax hard. Why not gather the family and make a trip out of your race weekend?
By ACTIVE.com

Must-Have Gear to Make Camping With Kids Easier
There's no denying that once kids come along planning for a camping trip takes a bit more forethought and a lot more camping gear.
By Kim Dinan

When Does Running Get Easier for Beginners?
When will running start to feel easier for beginners? Find out what you can do to adjust to the demands of running faster so you can experience the le
By Sabrina Grotewold

11 Fun Basketball Games for Kids Besides H-O-R-S-E
No matter your child's skill level or shooting ability, he or she is sure to have fun playing one of these five basketball games.
By Brian Kendall and Angela Bekkala

7 Exercises to Tone Your Oblique Muscles
Want those Vshape abs you see on the cover of fitness magazines? Add these exercises to your routine.
By Cat Perry

10 Dynamic Warm Up Exercises for Youth Athletes
Ditch static stretching for these nine dynamic exercises that warm up the whole body for activity.
By Angela Bekkala

5 Phases of Stress Fracture Recovery
Stress fractures can take weeks or months to heal. This fivephase recovery plan will get you back on the roads without setbacks.
By Marion Herring

2 Pains in Your Shin That Might Not Be Shin Splints
Shin pain doesn't always mean you have shin splints. It might be a sign of some other problem. Here are two conditions that are sometimes mistakenly d
By Marlene Cimons, Runner's World

14 Running-Specific Strength Training Exercises
Strength work is the backbone of great endurance training. These runningspecific exercises will help you build strength, agility and explosiveness.
By Nikki Chavanelle

How to Go From Zero to Marathon in Six Months
If you're a marathon newbie or have been out of the game for a while, you need a smart training approach to get on the 26.2mile saddle.
By Pete Rea

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Natural Ways to Avoid Ticks and Mosquitos This Summer Not only can bug bites from mosquitos and ticks be a major inconvenience, but they can also cause serious disease. By Kim Dinan

Trail Running Etiquette Tips The only evidence showing you were there should be on your Instagram. By Michael Nystrom

Fitness Gear to Get You Through the Summer Whether you're a runner, hiker, rec sports fiend or workout class enthusiast, the gear you wear can make or break your performance. By ACTIVE.com

8 Fun Ways to Celebrate the First Day of Summer With Your Family Take advantage of the long days and the sweet beginning of the summer season with these fun activities you can do as a family. By Kim Dinan

7 Running Socks You Should Try Immediately All runners know how crucial the right pair of running shoes are. But remember: Running socks are just as important for a pleasurable running experien By Michael Nystrom

IRONMAN Triathlons That Won't Break the Bank Completing an IRONMAN can get expensive. But these 140.6 races won't set you back too far. By ACTIVE.com

Great Destination Races Around the World Race hard, relax hard. Why not gather the family and make a trip out of your race weekend? By ACTIVE.com

Must-Have Gear to Make Camping With Kids Easier There's no denying that once kids come along planning for a camping trip takes a bit more forethought and a lot more camping gear. By Kim Dinan

When Does Running Get Easier for Beginners? When will running start to feel easier for beginners? Find out what you can do to adjust to the demands of running faster so you can experience the le By Sabrina Grotewold

11 Fun Basketball Games for Kids Besides H-O-R-S-E No matter your child's skill level or shooting ability, he or she is sure to have fun playing one of these five basketball games. By Brian Kendall and Angela Bekkala

7 Exercises to Tone Your Oblique Muscles Want those Vshape abs you see on the cover of fitness magazines? Add these exercises to your routine. By Cat Perry

10 Dynamic Warm Up Exercises for Youth Athletes Ditch static stretching for these nine dynamic exercises that warm up the whole body for activity. By Angela Bekkala

5 Phases of Stress Fracture Recovery Stress fractures can take weeks or months to heal. This fivephase recovery plan will get you back on the roads without setbacks. By Marion Herring

2 Pains in Your Shin That Might Not Be Shin Splints Shin pain doesn't always mean you have shin splints. It might be a sign of some other problem. Here are two conditions that are sometimes mistakenly d By Marlene Cimons, Runner's World

14 Running-Specific Strength Training Exercises Strength work is the backbone of great endurance training. These runningspecific exercises will help you build strength, agility and explosiveness. By Nikki Chavanelle

How to Go From Zero to Marathon in Six Months If you're a marathon newbie or have been out of the game for a while, you need a smart training approach to get on the 26.2mile saddle. By Pete Rea

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Natural Ways to Avoid Ticks and Mosquitos This Summer
Not only can bug bites from mosquitos and ticks be a major inconvenience, but they can also cause serious disease.
By Kim Dinan

Trail Running Etiquette Tips
The only evidence showing you were there should be on your Instagram.
By Michael Nystrom

Fitness Gear to Get You Through the Summer
Whether you're a runner, hiker, rec sports fiend or workout class enthusiast, the gear you wear can make or break your performance.
By ACTIVE.com

8 Fun Ways to Celebrate the First Day of Summer With Your Family
Take advantage of the long days and the sweet beginning of the summer season with these fun activities you can do as a family.
By Kim Dinan

7 Running Socks You Should Try Immediately
All runners know how crucial the right pair of running shoes are. But remember: Running socks are just as important for a pleasurable running experien
By Michael Nystrom

IRONMAN Triathlons That Won't Break the Bank
Completing an IRONMAN can get expensive. But these 140.6 races won't set you back too far.
By ACTIVE.com

Great Destination Races Around the World
Race hard, relax hard. Why not gather the family and make a trip out of your race weekend?
By ACTIVE.com

Must-Have Gear to Make Camping With Kids Easier
There's no denying that once kids come along planning for a camping trip takes a bit more forethought and a lot more camping gear.
By Kim Dinan

When Does Running Get Easier for Beginners?
When will running start to feel easier for beginners? Find out what you can do to adjust to the demands of running faster so you can experience the le
By Sabrina Grotewold

11 Fun Basketball Games for Kids Besides H-O-R-S-E
No matter your child's skill level or shooting ability, he or she is sure to have fun playing one of these five basketball games.
By Brian Kendall and Angela Bekkala

7 Exercises to Tone Your Oblique Muscles
Want those Vshape abs you see on the cover of fitness magazines? Add these exercises to your routine.
By Cat Perry

10 Dynamic Warm Up Exercises for Youth Athletes
Ditch static stretching for these nine dynamic exercises that warm up the whole body for activity.
By Angela Bekkala

5 Phases of Stress Fracture Recovery
Stress fractures can take weeks or months to heal. This fivephase recovery plan will get you back on the roads without setbacks.
By Marion Herring

2 Pains in Your Shin That Might Not Be Shin Splints
Shin pain doesn't always mean you have shin splints. It might be a sign of some other problem. Here are two conditions that are sometimes mistakenly d
By Marlene Cimons, Runner's World

14 Running-Specific Strength Training Exercises
Strength work is the backbone of great endurance training. These runningspecific exercises will help you build strength, agility and explosiveness.
By Nikki Chavanelle

How to Go From Zero to Marathon in Six Months
If you're a marathon newbie or have been out of the game for a while, you need a smart training approach to get on the 26.2mile saddle.
By Pete Rea

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