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When's the Best Time of Day to Run?
It's easiest to lean into your type and run when your body feels best, but if you can't, creating a solid running routine can help.
By Megan Harrington

How to Digitally Run with Others
If you're running solo for whatever reason, there are still ways to foster community and connection online.
By Megan Harrington

How to Incorporate Indoor Cycling into Your Running Routine
If you're ready to combine indoor cycling with running, consider this your howto guide!
By Megan Harrington

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Why Training Shoes are Different Than Running Shoes
Because you shouldn't clean and jerk in shoes designed for a marathon.
By Michael Nystrom

ACTIVE Spring 2021 Running Shoe Guide
It's the perfect time to invest in a new pair of shoes. That's where this guide comes in handy.
By ACTIVE.com

Running Gear That Will Make Your Next Run More Comfortable
We recently crowdsourced the latest and greatest products to make your next run just a little bit more convenient and comfy.
By Megan Harrington

Signs and Symptoms of Overtraining (and How to Avoid It)
There’s a fine line between recognizing the difference between general soreness and fatigue and overtraining.
By Angela Bekkala

The Perfect 5 Minute Post-Run Stretch
Just like your warmup, a good running cooldown can't be beat when it comes to maintaining your welloiled running body.
By The Run Experience

When Does Running Get Easier for Beginners?
When will running start to feel easier for beginners? Find out what you can do to adjust to the demands of running faster so you can experience the le
By Sabrina Grotewold

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

2 Pains in Your Shin That Might Not Be Shin Splints
Shin pain doesn't always mean you have shin splints. It might be a sign of some other problem. Here are two conditions that are sometimes mistakenly d
By Marlene Cimons, Runner's World

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 Introduce Your Dog to Running
Unlike human running partners, canine friends need special attention, especially when they're young. This advice will get your pup up and running with
By Laura Forman

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

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

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

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When's the Best Time of Day to Run? It's easiest to lean into your type and run when your body feels best, but if you can't, creating a solid running routine can help. By Megan Harrington

How to Digitally Run with Others If you're running solo for whatever reason, there are still ways to foster community and connection online. By Megan Harrington

How to Incorporate Indoor Cycling into Your Running Routine If you're ready to combine indoor cycling with running, consider this your howto guide! By Megan Harrington

Why Training Shoes are Different Than Running Shoes Because you shouldn't clean and jerk in shoes designed for a marathon. By Michael Nystrom

ACTIVE Spring 2021 Running Shoe Guide It's the perfect time to invest in a new pair of shoes. That's where this guide comes in handy. By ACTIVE.com

Running Gear That Will Make Your Next Run More Comfortable We recently crowdsourced the latest and greatest products to make your next run just a little bit more convenient and comfy. By Megan Harrington

Signs and Symptoms of Overtraining (and How to Avoid It) There’s a fine line between recognizing the difference between general soreness and fatigue and overtraining. By Angela Bekkala

The Perfect 5 Minute Post-Run Stretch Just like your warmup, a good running cooldown can't be beat when it comes to maintaining your welloiled running body. By The Run Experience

When Does Running Get Easier for Beginners? When will running start to feel easier for beginners? Find out what you can do to adjust to the demands of running faster so you can experience the le By Sabrina Grotewold

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

2 Pains in Your Shin That Might Not Be Shin Splints Shin pain doesn't always mean you have shin splints. It might be a sign of some other problem. Here are two conditions that are sometimes mistakenly d By Marlene Cimons, Runner's World

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 Introduce Your Dog to Running Unlike human running partners, canine friends need special attention, especially when they're young. This advice will get your pup up and running with By Laura Forman

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

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

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

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When's the Best Time of Day to Run?
It's easiest to lean into your type and run when your body feels best, but if you can't, creating a solid running routine can help.
By Megan Harrington

How to Digitally Run with Others
If you're running solo for whatever reason, there are still ways to foster community and connection online.
By Megan Harrington

How to Incorporate Indoor Cycling into Your Running Routine
If you're ready to combine indoor cycling with running, consider this your howto guide!
By Megan Harrington

Why Training Shoes are Different Than Running Shoes
Because you shouldn't clean and jerk in shoes designed for a marathon.
By Michael Nystrom

ACTIVE Spring 2021 Running Shoe Guide
It's the perfect time to invest in a new pair of shoes. That's where this guide comes in handy.
By ACTIVE.com

Running Gear That Will Make Your Next Run More Comfortable
We recently crowdsourced the latest and greatest products to make your next run just a little bit more convenient and comfy.
By Megan Harrington

Signs and Symptoms of Overtraining (and How to Avoid It)
There’s a fine line between recognizing the difference between general soreness and fatigue and overtraining.
By Angela Bekkala

The Perfect 5 Minute Post-Run Stretch
Just like your warmup, a good running cooldown can't be beat when it comes to maintaining your welloiled running body.
By The Run Experience

When Does Running Get Easier for Beginners?
When will running start to feel easier for beginners? Find out what you can do to adjust to the demands of running faster so you can experience the le
By Sabrina Grotewold

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

2 Pains in Your Shin That Might Not Be Shin Splints
Shin pain doesn't always mean you have shin splints. It might be a sign of some other problem. Here are two conditions that are sometimes mistakenly d
By Marlene Cimons, Runner's World

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 Introduce Your Dog to Running
Unlike human running partners, canine friends need special attention, especially when they're young. This advice will get your pup up and running with
By Laura Forman

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

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

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

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