How to Train for a PR

What should a year-long plan look like for runners with wide-ranging goals? Coach Pete Rea shows you how to plan to run your best this year.

By Pete Rea

5K Training Tips for Beginners

If you're training for a 5K for the first time, or the first time in a long time, these five tips will put you on the right track to cross the fini...

By Tyler Pake

How to Balance Marathon Training With Life

Marathon training can feel all-encompassing, but it doesn't have to be. Learn how to balance 26.2-mile prep with life, work, setbacks and family.

By  Greg Strosaker

How You Know You Are a Runner

How do you know that you're a runner? When certain habits become second nature, you've become one of us. Check out this fun look at runners' quirks.

By Sabrina Grotewold

The Importance of Running Well

Too many people rush into high mileage training programs and wind up injured. Learn to run well before you run more. Here's how.

By Justin Levine

Why Runners Need Spinning

Want to increase your fitness, but don't necessarily want to run more? Spinning is a great choice for runners; here's why.

By Laura Forman

5 Things to Expect As You Train for Your First 5K

Couch to 5K (C25K) programs are a great way to train without getting hurt. If you're nervous about starting, learn what to expect.

By Karen Janos

Distance Running: How Many Miles Should You Run?

One of the "rules" of distance running is that you must run lots of miles. Is this true, and how many miles do you need?

By Jason R. Karp, Ph.D.