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12 Runners Share Their Unique Pre-Race Rituals
From always eating a Snickers bar the day before to wearing the same earrings for every race, here are 12 quirky rituals from pros and recreational ru
By Emilia Benton

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Destination Races Ideal for Turning Into a Vacation
Travel for the race, stay for an extended vacation. These destination races are high on our list for great weather, views and landscapes.
By ACTIVE.com

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Why You Should Utilize Fartlek Training
Too often runners who are base training fail to do any type of work to remind the body how to change gears and engage different muscle fiber.
By Pete Rea, ZAP Fitness

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The Best Turkey Trots to Run This Thanksgiving
Check out the best Thanksgiving races all over the U.S. and sign the whole family up for a race near you.
By ACTIVE.com

Why 10Ks Are the Best Distance
Are you on team 10K? We have 10 reasons why we think the 10K is the best distance.
By Erica Schuckies

5 Workouts to Help You Crush Short Races
Ready to crush your next 5K or 10K? Add one (or more) of these workouts to your routine.
By Megan Harrington

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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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When Runners Should Take Their Pants Off
Shorts weather is almost herebut should you be going bare so soon?
By Pete Rea, ZAP Fitness

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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

5K Training Tips for Beginners
If you're training for a 5K for the first time, or the first time in a long time, these five tips will put you on the right track to cross the finish
By Tyler Pake

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How to Treat and Prevent Runner's Knee
Knee pain is often caused by muscular imbalance, poor form and increased mileage. But you often don't know you have these issues until you experience
By Mackenzie Lobby

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

The Golden Rules of Running
From the 10percent rule to the conversation rule, here are 16 universal rules all runners should follow.
By Elizabeth Grimsley

How to Train for Your First 5K
Ready to start training for your first 5K? This mustread howto guide will get you there.
By Jenny Hadfield

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8-Week Half Marathon Training Plan
It's time to put your half marathon plans into action. Here's how to run 13.1 with only two months of training.
By Megan Harrington

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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