5K Training

How to Organize Your First Race

So you're a runner. You've crossed countless finish lines and you think it would be cool to put on your own race. Let this be your step-by-step guide

Best Races for You and Your Dog

By Mackenzie Lobby Havey

It doesn't get much better than running a race with your best friend. Take your best friend to these top dog-friendly races.

Run Downhill to Run Faster

By Jason R. Karp, Ph.D.

Add downhill running to your training and watch your PRs plummet with the hills.

8 Running Races in Wine Country in 2015

By Marc Lindsay

Beautiful scenery, wine tasting and running--what more could you ask for? Try one of these nine races across the country that will enlighten your tast

9 5Ks to Try in 2015

By Jason R. Karp, Ph.D.

Whether you run for speed or for fun, check out these popular 5K races in 2015.

6 Reasons Why You Should Volunteer For a Race

By Hunter Hewitt

Volunteering at a race can be a rewarding experience. Here are six reasons why you should give it a try.

Turn Your Workouts From Good to Better to Great

By Jason R. Karp, Ph.D.

Stuck in a workout rut? Turn your workouts from good to great and run much faster this year.

A Generation on the Run: Reflections on More Than Three Decades of Running

By Pete Rea

How has running changed over the years, and what can you learn from history that will make you a better runner?

The Secret of Marathon Pacing

By Mackenzie Lobby Havey

Run a better marathon by learning how to pace correctly.

Your 12-Week Half-Marathon Training Plan

By Jessica Cassity

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

6 Reasons Why You Should Volunteer For a Race

By Hunter Hewitt

Volunteering at a race can be a rewarding experience. Here are six reasons why you should give it a try.

3 Ways to Burn Fat Effectively While Running

By Jason Fitzgerald

Finding and safely getting to your ideal weight should then be a top goal for every runner. Here are three of the best ways to structure your running

Runners and Foot Injuries: 4 Causes of Foot Pain

By Caitlin Chock

Has foot pain wrecked your training? Learn about the most common ailments, their causes and, more importantly, how runners can avoid the dreaded "I" w

Top 50 Marathons to Do Across America

By Jessica Sebor

From sea to shining sea, every state in the good ol' U.S.A. hosts multiple races. Each of these 26.2-milers features unique charm served up with a sli

Indoor vs. Outdoor Running: 3 Things to Know About Treadmill Training

By Caitlin Chock

Treadmill running provides benefits, but also drawbacks compared to running outside. Keep these three things in mind if you'll train on the 'mill this

5 Tips From 2 Pro Runners on How to Run a 5K PR

By Sarah Wassner Flynn

Two of the world's fastest runners weigh in on what it takes to run a personal record at your next 5K.