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Sole F63 Review
Sole F63 Review: We spent weeks with this machine to determine it’s one of the best treadmills on the market.
By ACTIVE Reviews Team

The Best Treadmills for Running
On the search for a treadmill for race training, jogging or coached workouts? You will find one that fits your needs on our list of best treadmills.
By ACTIVE Reviews Team

The Best Holiday Gifts in 2021 for Women Who Run
Whether they enjoy the occasional fun run or are training for a marathon, these gifts are sure to surprise and delight.
By Megan Harrington

The Best Holiday Gifts in 2021 for Men Who Run
Men can be notoriously tough to buy for, but if there's a runner in your life, our holiday gift guide has you covered.
By Megan Harrington

The Best Stocking Stuffers for Runners in 2021
Need to fill some stockings? If you're looking for a small gift that won't break the bank, these ideas fit the bill and are all $50 or less.
By Megan Harrington

How to Choose Your Race Day Shoes
Running a race? You've done the training, so now it's time to decide what to put on your feet.
By Megan Harrington

The Best Post-Run Food When You Only Have 5 Minutes
Whether you have a few minutes or you need to have something ready immediately, these food ideas will get you on the road to recovery.
By Megan Harrington

The Best Foam Rollers to Ease Your Tight and Sore Muscles
Don’t have time for a massage? Find the best foam roller to roll away your muscle pains.
By ACTIVE Reviews Team

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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 to Go From Zero to Marathon in Six Months
If you're a marathon newbie or have been out of the game for a while, you need a smart training approach to get on the 26.2mile saddle.
By Pete Rea

15 Characters You See at Every Race
If you’ve run a race, you’ve seen this cast of characters and wondered, “Where on earth did you come from?”
By Ali Nolan

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

Runners and Foot Injuries: 4 Causes of Foot Pain
Has foot pain wrecked your training? Learn about the most common ailments, their causes and, most importantly, how runners can avoid the dreaded "I" w
By Caitlin Chock

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

How to Train for a Marathon (and Still Have a Life)
Training for a marathon requires a serious time commitment but you can still have a life. Promise.
By Megan Harrington

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