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Take on a 5K run with the Beginner's 5K Training Plan. For more tips and advice view the many articles below.

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Speed up your next marathon with these tips to run fast and far.
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If you run the same pace, distance and frequency all the time, you'll never improve. Bust out of your rut and run faster with these seven practical ti
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10 Reasons Why Your Next Race Should be a 5K
If you've written off the 5K as a race for beginners, think again. The 3.1-mile race is a great choice for newbies and veterans alike.
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Can a Pair of Earphones Make You Run Faster and Live Healthier?
A great playlist can only get a runner so far. Real-time coaching and insight is quickly becoming the new norm for runners looking to maximize perform
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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 and
By Jessica Cassity

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
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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.
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26 Things Runners Absolutely Hate
Running is so much more than a sport—it's a lifestyle. As such, it comes with its share of nuances that only the equally obsessed can understand.
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What's the Difference Between Running and Jogging?
Want to insult a runner? Call them a "jogger." Here's what the running community really thinks about the term.
By Erica Schuckies

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.
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Why You Probably Shouldn't Run a Marathon
You’re not a real runner until you conquer 26.2, right? Well…
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