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The Best Speed Workouts for Beginners
If you're new to running (or have previously only logged miles for fun), speed work might be a little intimidating. It doesn't have to be.
By Megan Harrington

How to Organize a 5K: A Guide to Planning Your First Race
Are you a runner who has crossed countless finish lines, and you think it would be cool to put on your own 5K? Let this be your stepbystep guide to
By Melissa Eisler

The ACTIVE Fall Running Shoe Guide
The ACTIVE.com team gathered and tested the newest road and trail running shoes to help you find the perfect pair for the upcoming season.
By ACTIVE.com

10 Running Books Guaranteed to Inspire
While we can't guarantee these books will give you the runner's high we all crave, we can guarantee this: You'll have plenty of inspiration to draw up
By Michael Nystrom

How to Deal With Race-Day Crowds
From the prerace expo to the finishing chute, here's how to manage crowds on race day.
By Michael Nystrom

10 Running Hacks All Runners Should Know
From joining a running group to buying last season's gear, these running hacks will make a world of difference.
By Michael Nystrom

10 of the Quirkiest Habits All Runners Have
No matter if you're working toward your first 5K or you're an experienced marathoner, all runners can relate to these quirky habits.
By Michael Nystrom

How to Find Your Max Heart Rate to Boost Running Performance
Use this field test to get an accurate HR max estimate, then use that number to dial in your training runs.
By Rashelle Brown

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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

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

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

Want to be a More Well-Rounded Runner? Run Less
Learn how to become a better runner with these tips from running coach Jamey Yon.
By Sosha Lewis

Your 12-Week Half-Marathon Training Plan
Fit singer, Ellie Goulding, shares her daybyday training plan that helped her breeze through the Nike Women Half Marathon. Plus: SELF shares 5K and
By Jessica Cassity

13 Essential Core Exercises for Runners
We know that to improve your running, you have to run. But don't overlook your core. These exercises should become part of your routine.
By Jason Fitzgerald

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

5 Phases of Stress Fracture Recovery
Stress fractures can take weeks or months to heal. This fivephase recovery plan will get you back on the roads without setbacks.
By Marion Herring

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