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How to Incorporate Strength Training into Your Routine

How lifting weights can enhance your athletic performance and boost your fitness, health, and longevity

By Rashelle Brown

Why Rest Days Are Critical For Runners

Even the most finely tuned machine needs rest before things overheat or one part starts to break down.

By Kristina Duffy

The Best Colleges for Runners in the U.S.

Most college campuses are great for running, but these are the very best.

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How to Improve Your Running Form

A better running form is built, not forced, and it all begins well before your foot ever hits the ground.

By Kristina Duffy

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Why You Should Run a Short-Distance Rock 'n' Roll Race

There's more to this top race brand than just half and full marathons.

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Fall & Winter Marathons You Don't Want to Miss

Marathon season will be back again before you know it. Find the ideal 26.2 for you.

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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...

By Emilia Benton

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.

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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

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.

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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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