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Balance Exercises for Runners
When you have good balance, you are less likely to be injured and much more likely to keep your balance under uneven surfaces.
By Angela Bekkala

Common Causes of Running Injuries
There are many things we can add to our daily and weekly routine that make all the difference between staying injuryfree and a frustrating season.
By The Run Experience

9 Ways Running a Marathon Will Change Your Life
From the day you click submit on the race registration page until the moment you cross the finish line, your life will change in big ways and small.
By Megan Harrington

Most Common Running Injuries to Avoid
In this video TRE dives into the most common running injuries to avoid, including a look at IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis and more.
By The Run Experience

10 Running Hacks All Runners Should Know
From joining a running group to buying last season's gear, these running hacks will make a world of difference.
By Michael Nystrom

10 of the Quirkiest Habits All Runners Have
No matter if you're working toward your first 5K or you're an experienced marathoner, all runners can relate to these quirky habits.
By Michael Nystrom

Should You Run for Distance or Time?
Is one way better than the other? Before you start your GPS watch, dive into our discussion on the pros and cons of each approach.
By Megan Harrington

NEW Bodyweight Partner Strength Workout
This bodyweight partner strength workout is done "chipper" style, so together you'll need to complete all the reps of each movement before moving on
By The Run Experience

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

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

25 Funny Signs to Keep You Inspired and Laughing at Your Next Race
Whether you're racing 26.2 or 13.1, everyone needs a little pickmeup along the way. These signs do just that.
By Kolby Paxton

How to Treat and Prevent Runner's Knee
Knee pain is often caused by muscular imbalance, poor form and increased mileage. But you often don't know you have these issues until you experience
By Mackenzie Lobby

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

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 finish
By Tyler Pake

8-Week Half Marathon Training Plan
It's time to put your half marathon plans into action. Here's how to run 13.1 with only two months of training.
By Megan Harrington

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

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Balance Exercises for Runners When you have good balance, you are less likely to be injured and much more likely to keep your balance under uneven surfaces. By Angela Bekkala

Common Causes of Running Injuries There are many things we can add to our daily and weekly routine that make all the difference between staying injuryfree and a frustrating season. By The Run Experience

9 Ways Running a Marathon Will Change Your Life From the day you click submit on the race registration page until the moment you cross the finish line, your life will change in big ways and small. By Megan Harrington

Most Common Running Injuries to Avoid In this video TRE dives into the most common running injuries to avoid, including a look at IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis and more. By The Run Experience

10 Running Hacks All Runners Should Know From joining a running group to buying last season's gear, these running hacks will make a world of difference. By Michael Nystrom

10 of the Quirkiest Habits All Runners Have No matter if you're working toward your first 5K or you're an experienced marathoner, all runners can relate to these quirky habits. By Michael Nystrom

Should You Run for Distance or Time? Is one way better than the other? Before you start your GPS watch, dive into our discussion on the pros and cons of each approach. By Megan Harrington

NEW Bodyweight Partner Strength Workout This bodyweight partner strength workout is done "chipper" style, so together you'll need to complete all the reps of each movement before moving on By The Run Experience

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

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

25 Funny Signs to Keep You Inspired and Laughing at Your Next Race Whether you're racing 26.2 or 13.1, everyone needs a little pickmeup along the way. These signs do just that. By Kolby Paxton

How to Treat and Prevent Runner's Knee Knee pain is often caused by muscular imbalance, poor form and increased mileage. But you often don't know you have these issues until you experience By Mackenzie Lobby

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

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 finish By Tyler Pake

8-Week Half Marathon Training Plan It's time to put your half marathon plans into action. Here's how to run 13.1 with only two months of training. By Megan Harrington

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

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Balance Exercises for Runners
When you have good balance, you are less likely to be injured and much more likely to keep your balance under uneven surfaces.
By Angela Bekkala

Common Causes of Running Injuries
There are many things we can add to our daily and weekly routine that make all the difference between staying injuryfree and a frustrating season.
By The Run Experience

9 Ways Running a Marathon Will Change Your Life
From the day you click submit on the race registration page until the moment you cross the finish line, your life will change in big ways and small.
By Megan Harrington

Most Common Running Injuries to Avoid
In this video TRE dives into the most common running injuries to avoid, including a look at IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis and more.
By The Run Experience

10 Running Hacks All Runners Should Know
From joining a running group to buying last season's gear, these running hacks will make a world of difference.
By Michael Nystrom

10 of the Quirkiest Habits All Runners Have
No matter if you're working toward your first 5K or you're an experienced marathoner, all runners can relate to these quirky habits.
By Michael Nystrom

Should You Run for Distance or Time?
Is one way better than the other? Before you start your GPS watch, dive into our discussion on the pros and cons of each approach.
By Megan Harrington

NEW Bodyweight Partner Strength Workout
This bodyweight partner strength workout is done "chipper" style, so together you'll need to complete all the reps of each movement before moving on
By The Run Experience

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

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

25 Funny Signs to Keep You Inspired and Laughing at Your Next Race
Whether you're racing 26.2 or 13.1, everyone needs a little pickmeup along the way. These signs do just that.
By Kolby Paxton

How to Treat and Prevent Runner's Knee
Knee pain is often caused by muscular imbalance, poor form and increased mileage. But you often don't know you have these issues until you experience
By Mackenzie Lobby

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

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 finish
By Tyler Pake

8-Week Half Marathon Training Plan
It's time to put your half marathon plans into action. Here's how to run 13.1 with only two months of training.
By Megan Harrington

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

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