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Runners of all ages can enjoy a 1-mile run. Browse our directory of 1-mile runs or learn tips to help you run a mile faster with this ultimate guide.

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Should You Run with a Pace Group in Your Next Race?
If you're aiming for a certain finishing time or are gearing up for a PR, joining a pace group can help you stay on track and give you a needed mental
By Megan Harrington

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How to Incorporate Indoor Cycling into Your Running Routine
If you're ready to combine indoor cycling with running, consider this your howto guide!
By Megan Harrington

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How to Determine Your Ideal Training Pace
What paces will improve your fitness? Is there such as thing as "too slow" on easy days?
By Megan Harrington

I Walk Sometimes. Does This Mean I'm Not a Runner?
Whether you do it to catch your breath, stop your legs from burning or simply reset your mental strength to keep going, walking really helps.
By The Run Experience

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ACTIVE Fall 2020 Running Shoe Guide
ACTVE's team of testers gathered and reviewed the newest road and trail running shoes to help you find the perfect pair.
By ACTIVE.com

5 Weight Loss Mistakes Runners Make—and How to Fix Them
Running is a high intensity exercise, which is great for burning calories, but lacing up your sneakers doesn't automatically lead to weight loss.
By Megan Harrington

Why the Mile Is the Perfect Race Distance
Whether you're a newbie or have run countless distance races, the mile provides a challenge without beating up your legs.
By Megan Harrington

How to Run a Personal Distance Record
Whatever your goal if you’re shooting to run farther than ever before, these tips are for you.
By Megan Harrington

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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

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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

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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

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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

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How to Introduce Your Dog to Running
Unlike human running partners, canine friends need special attention, especially when they're young. This advice will get your pup up and running with
By Laura Forman

How Far Should You Run?
One of the most common questions that beginners have is, "How much should I run?" It's a tough question but we have the answer.
By Jason Fitzgerald

Running Technique: The Importance of Cadence and Stride
Veteran and rookie runners listen up. You can run like a pro with this simple plan to quicken your stride.
By Mackenzie Lobby

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Runners and Foot Injuries: 4 Causes of Foot Pain
Has foot pain wrecked your training? Learn about the most common ailments, their causes and, most importantly, how runners can avoid the dreaded "I" w
By Caitlin Chock