How to Train for a PR

What should a year-long plan look like for runners with wide-ranging goals? Coach Pete Rea shows you how to plan to run your best this year.

By Pete Rea

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 fini...

By Tyler Pake

How to Balance Marathon Training With Life

Marathon training can feel all-encompassing, but it doesn't have to be. Learn how to balance 26.2-mile prep with life, work, setbacks and family.

By  Greg Strosaker

How You Know You Are a Runner

How do you know that you're a runner? When certain habits become second nature, you've become one of us. Check out this fun look at runners' quirks.

By Sabrina Grotewold

Is Your GPS Watch Accurate?

If your GPS watch says that marathon you ran was actually 26.5 miles, what should you do? Before you question the race itself, first find out how a...

By Ryan Wood

Distance Running: How Many Miles Should You Run?

One of the "rules" of distance running is that you must run lots of miles. Is this true, and how many miles do you need?

By Jason R. Karp, Ph.D.

How to Prepare to Run an Ultra This Year

Running beyond the marathon is an achievable goal if you follow the right process. Avoid injury and progress intelligently with this advice.

By Jeff Gaudette

Become a Runner in 10 Easy Steps

Running for the first time doesn't have to be scary. These 10 tips will help you banish intimidation, lace up your shoes, and go for your first run.

By Laura Forman