10 Exercises to Build Strength

Are you getting ready for a 5K, century ride or triathlon? These 10 exercises will build strength, and help your body adapt to the sport-specific t...

By Erik Taylor

3 Keys to Marathon Training

What are your marathon training goals? If you don't have any, you won't get very far. Learn the three essentials of 26.2-mile prep to get on the ri...

By Jeff Gaudette

10 Tips for Beginning Runners to Choose a Training Plan

If you're a beginner who is enthusiastic about starting a running regimen but aren't clear on how to select and execute a training plan, this advic...

By Sabrina Grotewold

How Much High-Intensity Training Do Runners Really Need?

The benefits of high-intensity training are constantly being touted, but how much fast running do you need to improve? Active Expert Matt Fitzgeral...

By Matt Fitzgerald

10 Biggest 10Ks in the U.S.

According to Running USA, here are the 10 biggest 10Ks in the country. Sign up today.

By Vanessa Rodriguez Active.com

Boost Running Performance With Confidence-Building Workouts

Confidence can be a reliable predictor of performance, but you have to complete the right training first. These four workouts will get you ready fo...

By Matt Fitzgerald

How to Use Periodization to Achieve Your Running Goals

Do you use a handful of workouts over and over? Then you're likely not training and racing to your potential. Here's how to periodize your efforts ...

By Pete Rea

Your 12-Week Half-Marathon Training Plan

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 a...

By Jessica Cassity