The Best Muscle Recovery Foods For 2026
Muscle recovery is essential to achieving your New Year's goals. Here are some yummy foods that will help you keep building muscle and enjoy the jo...
8 Halloween Themed Races in 2014
Get chased by zombies and monsters, dress up in the most creative costume you can construct, or let the kids burn off some sugar at a Halloween-the...
Music to My Muscles: The Pros and Cons of Running with Music
Why music can be good (or bad!) for your running.
Active Gear Scout: 2014 Fall Running Shoe Guide
The results are in. Active.com's editors put the season's new shoes to the test to help you determine the best shoe for your running needs.
6-Week Training Plan For Your First Obstacle Race
Don't negotiate difficult terrain and unusual obstacles without proper training. Use this six-week obstacle race training plan to improve strength,...
What Comes After Couch to 5K?
If you need a post-C25K plan, these 19 ideas will inspire you to keep the good mojo flowing and help you build a plan for achieving your future goals.
Winning One-Liners: Quotes From the Experts
Coaches, doctors, nutritionists, and other running gurus draw upon their years of experience to cultivate nuggets of wisdom so true and essential t...
The Running Truths: 7 Training Myths Busted
Should you stretch pre-run? Hire a coach to crush a PR? Get some clarity on these, and other, training do's and don'ts.
9 Mistakes to Avoid in Your First 5K
You've spent plenty of time preparing for what you need to do to cross the finish line and achieve your goals in your first race. But what about wh...