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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

10 Tips to Recover Faster Between Runs
Recovery is the key to proper training. These tips will help you get your legs back under you in a hurry.
By Danny Dreyer, Creator and founder of Chi Running

10 Tips to Recover Faster Between Runs
Recovery is the key to proper training. These tips will help you get your legs back under you in a hurry.
By Danny Dreyer, Creator and founder of Chi Running

10 Tips to Recover Faster Between Runs
Recovery is the key to proper training. These tips will help you get your legs back under you in a hurry.
By Danny Dreyer, Creator and founder of Chi Running

The Best Running Shoes for Every Type of Runner—From Beginner to Pro
We've reviewed the best running shoes fit for every type of runner. Check out our top picks, based on expert input and research.
By Olivia Jones

How to Aggressively Treat IT Band Syndrome
The same tired injury prevention advice isn’t going to cure an IT band injury in most cases. Instead, try proactive and aggressive injury treatment.
By Jason Fitzgerald

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

15 Self-Defense Products Every Runner Should Know About
We hope you never need most of the products on this list, but with runner safety at a premium, here are some items worth considering.
By Jackie Veling & Kolby Paxton

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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