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Your 12-Week Half-Marathon Training Plan

By Jessica Cassity

Fit singer, Ellie Goulding, shares her day-by-day training plan that helped her breeze through the Nike Women Half Marathon. Plus: SELF shares 5K and

5 Fitness Tips for Runners During Winter

By Jay Johnson

Winter is when you need to put in solid foundational training so that you can race well in spring and summer. Get after it with these tips.

How to Burn Calories Fast With Interval Training Workouts

By Jason Karp, Ph.D.

If you're short on time but still want to get a decent, calorie-burning workout in, interval training is your best option. Warning: These three workou

11 Mud Runs and Obstacle Races to Tackle in 2014

By Maile Proctor

Looking to challenge yourself and try something new and fun in 2014? Here are 11 events for you to put on your race calendar.

4 Strength Exercises for Time-Strapped Runners

By Erik Taylor

Strength training doesn't have to take hours. Complete these essential four moves designed specifically for runners in 20 minutes or less.

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

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 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 Treat and Prevent Running Injuries: Achilles Tendonitis

By Mackenzie Lobby

Your Achilles tendon is vitally important to running motion. Learn how to keep it healthy and what to do if you injury it.

Is the ElliptiGO the Best Cross-Training Tool for Runners?

By Sabrina Tillman Grotewold

If a machine could give you a stimulus that's close to running, would you cross-train more often? The ElliptiGO promises that and more. Find out if it

Newbie Runner FAQ: What, When and How Much to Eat

By Maile Proctor

It's easy for beginning runners to be confused about how much to eat to fuel their workouts and reach their goals. Before you stock up on protein powd

5 Hip Flexor Moves to Boost Speed and Prevent Injury

By K. Aleisha Fetters Runner's World

This simple hip-flexor routine can help you fend off injury and run faster.

First Look: New Running Shoes of 2014

By Jeff Dengate & Martyn Shorten, Ph.D., Runner's World

Here's your inside look at some new shoes that will be released later this year. Check out the all-new models before they hit the shelves.

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