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7 Ways You Can Run Faster in Your Next Race

By Jason Fitzgerald

If you run the same pace, distance and frequency all the time, you'll never improve. Bust out of your rut and run faster with these seven practical ti

4 Biggest Half-Marathon Training Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

By Michael Clarke

Just starting a half-marathon training program? Here's how to avoid the most common half-marathon training mistakes and make sure you're ready come ra

The Marathon Move: How to Finish Strong in Your Next Marathon

By Greg McMillan

Are you strong over the last few miles of the marathon? Most runners aren't. But, there's a quick fix to the marathon fade. Find out what you can do t

11 Mud Runs and Obstacle Races to Tackle in 2014

By Maile Proctor

Looking to challenge yourself and try something new and fun in 2014? Here are 11 events for you to put on your race calendar.

How to Plan Your Racing Season

By Pete Rea

If you run the same races and distances year after year, it's time to switch things up. Here's how to plan your ultimate racing season.

Your 12-Week Half-Marathon Training Plan

By Jessica Cassity

Fit singer, Ellie Goulding, shares her day-by-day training plan that helped her breeze through the Nike Women Half Marathon. Plus: SELF shares 5K and

7 Tips to Qualify for the Boston Marathon

By Tyler Pake

To qualify for the Boston Marathon, you need to run faster than most in your age group. Here are seven tips to help you achieve this prestigious honor

Want to Run Faster? Focus on Your Hips, Glutes and Hamstrings Before You Hit the Track

By Jeff Gaudette

Before you start speed workouts to race faster, you should strengthen and lengthen your hips, hamstrings and glutes. Find out how these muscles can ma

How to Run a Faster 10K With Race-Specific Workouts

By Jason Fitzgerald

As races get longer, training should change. What worked for the 5K won't work as well for the 10K distance. Many runners know this, but aren't sure h

How to Run a PR at Your Next 5K or 10K With Negative Splits

By Jay Johnson

If you're in the hunt for a 5K or 10K PR, a slight negative split, meaning that the second half of the race should be faster than the first half, shou

If Running Feels Too Hard, Try This

By Danny Dreyer

Running is for everyone, no matter your experience, age or size. It doesn't have to be hard, and it doesn't have to hurt. You just need the right appr

How to Treat and Prevent Running Injuries: Runner's Knee

By Mackenzie Lobby

Knee pain is often caused by muscular imbalance, poor form and increased mileage. The problem: You often don't know you have these issues until you ex

How Runners Get Shin Splint Treatment Wrong and 4 Ways to Get it Right

By Jeff Gaudette

If you treat shin splints with a shin-strengthening exercise, you're using an outmoded method. Find out the newest course of treatment that also impro

7 Easy Ways to Treat Calf Pain and Achilles Tendonitis

By Jeff Gaudette

If you understand how the calves and Achilles tendon contributes to your running stride, you can focus on strengthening these areas to treat and preve

What Runners Pack When Traveling to a Race

By Valentino Valdez

We asked Active readers what they pack in their suitcases when they travel to a race. Shoes and gels were obvious responses, but we were tickled by so

What to Expect at Your First Race

By Sabrina Grotewold

As the day of our first race draws nearer, you might be anxious about the unknown. Try to relax. If you can endure the training, you can endure the ra

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