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3 Reasons You Need to Warm Up Before Running

By Mackenzie Lobby

Aside from priming your legs for exercise, there are other vital reasons to warm up. Find out what the latest research says, and how to prep for a run

5 Running Tips to Get You Race Ready for Spring

By Greg McMillan

Winter is a great time to make significant improvements. Incorporate these five tips over the next few weeks, and get ready for a spring filled with w

10 Ways Runners Get Weight Loss Wrong

By Pete Rea

If you're following the "eat-less-get-lighter-run-faster" model to drop pounds, you probably haven't been able to maintain what you lost. Find out why

Should You Train According to Heart Rate?

By Jason Karp, Ph.D.

Training using heart rate teaches you what a given heart rate feels like, and this is a vital step toward high athletic performance. Learn how to calc

9 5Ks to Run in 2014

By Maile Proctor

Whether you're running 3.1 for the first time or looking for an event to add to your race calendar, here are nine 5Ks you can run in 2014.

The Best Core Exercises for Runners

By Matt Fitzgerald

While healthy running requires a strong core, running itself doesn't create one. Try these three running-specific strengthening exercises to move more

9 Running Races in Wine Country

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

How to Become a Better Runner Part 2

By Erik Taylor

Many runners don't use their glutes fully when extending their legs forward; this can cause an inefficient gait and increased risk for injury. Strengt

Want to Run Faster? Focus on Your Hips, Glutes and Hamstrings Before You Hit the Track

By Jeff Gaudette

Before you start speed workouts to race faster, you should strengthen and lengthen your hips, hamstrings and glutes. Find out how these muscles can ma

8 Spring Mud Runs and Obstacle Races

By Maile Proctor

Spring into the season at one of these eight epic mud runs.

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

10 Things I Wish I Knew as a New Runner

By Jenny Hadfield

Overcoming mental barriers to running is the first step toward becoming a runner. Learn how to go from a hate to love relationship with the sport.

9 Fast and Flat 5Ks

By Ryan Wood

Take your spring season to new heights. Breeze through 3.1 miles and set a PR at one of these speedy events.

How to Become a Better Runner Part 3

By Erik Taylor

Your feet and lower legs absorb a tremendous amount of impact force when running, so give these areas some TLC and you'll avoid pain and possible inju

7 Ways You Can Run Faster in Your Next Race

By Jason Fitzgerald

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

8 Races With Killer Post-Race Parties

By Maile Proctor

Do you sign up for events just for the awesome post-race festivities? If so, then these eight events are perfect for you. Find a race near you and get

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