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Find training tips on tackling a 5-mile run. A 5-mile race is the perfect distance to build up to a 10K race.

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Surprising Benefits of Running Unplugged
Find out what one runner learned by taking a step back and leaving all her devices at home.
By Megan Harrington

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How to Recycle Your Old Running Shoes
Give last season's wornout trainers a second life.
By Michael Nystrom

ACTIVE Spring 2021 Running Shoe Guide
It's the perfect time to invest in a new pair of shoes. That's where this guide comes in handy.
By ACTIVE.com

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The Best Virtual Turkey Trots to Run This Thanksgiving
Just because we're all still dealing with the pandemic, doesn't mean you have to let the turkey trot tradition die this year.
By ACTIVE.com

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ACTIVE Fall 2020 Running Shoe Guide
ACTVE's team of testers gathered and reviewed the newest road and trail running shoes to help you find the perfect pair.
By ACTIVE.com

5 Weight Loss Mistakes Runners Make—and How to Fix Them
Running is a high intensity exercise, which is great for burning calories, but lacing up your sneakers doesn't automatically lead to weight loss.
By Megan Harrington

Why the Mile Is the Perfect Race Distance
Whether you're a newbie or have run countless distance races, the mile provides a challenge without beating up your legs.
By Megan Harrington

How to Run a Personal Distance Record
Whatever your goal if you’re shooting to run farther than ever before, these tips are for you.
By Megan Harrington

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14 Running-Specific Strength Training Exercises
Strength work is the backbone of great endurance training. These runningspecific exercises will help you build strength, agility and explosiveness.
By Nikki Chavanelle

37 Mistakes Runners Can't Stop Making
In a perfect world, we'd train hard, race smart and recover well. In reality, we fall prey to the same errors over and over.
By Cindy Kuzma, Runner's World

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How to Introduce Your Dog to Running
Unlike human running partners, canine friends need special attention, especially when they're young. This advice will get your pup up and running with
By Laura Forman

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

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The Worst Running Tips We’ve Ever Heard
As editors, we hear incorrect running tips constantly. It's time to separate fact from fiction.
By Megan Harrington

Running Technique: The Importance of Cadence and Stride
Veteran and rookie runners listen up. You can run like a pro with this simple plan to quicken your stride.
By Mackenzie Lobby

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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

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A Goodbye From Cool Running!
Cool Running may be at the end of its race, but ACTIVE Results is here to help pick up where it left off.
By ACTIVE.com