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The 10 Best Running Apps to Try in 2023
Searching for the best running app to take on your next run? Check out our top picks for the best running apps of 2023.
By Kristine Golden

Best Running Watches to Help You Achieve All Your Fitness Goals
Are you in the market for a new running watch? We've reviewed several to find the most functional, accurate, and easiest to wear and use.
By Ali Nolan

Best Women's Walking Shoes: How to Keep Your Feet Happy While on the Move
Looking for the best women's walking shoes? The ACTIVE Reviews Team has done the research to find the 10 best fits for various feet.
By Amber Nelson

Best Running Shoes for Men in 2023: Supercharge Your Daily Run
The best running shoes for men are sleek and designed to support men no matter what surface they run on. Here’s our 10 favorite picks.
By T.J. Murphy

The 20 Best Running Tips for Beginners
Planning your first run? Check out our 20 best running tips for beginners! We’ve got some advice that can make things easier.
By Megan Harrington

10 Most Comfortable Running Shoes: Feel Like You're Running on Air
Check out the ACTIVE Reviews Teams' top picks to cushion your oneofakind running style for your oneofakind feet!
By Esther Gore

Best Running Shoes for Beginners: The Ultimate Guide
Wondering about the best running shoes for beginners? Whether you just started or are in need of something new, this guide helps you find the right pa
By Megan Harrington

How to Start Running (and Love It!)
Whether you want to try racing or just want to stay healthy, this guide will break down everything you need to start running.
By Megan Harrington

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

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

The 25 Best Half Marathons in the United States
Are you ready to run? Here are 25 of the best half marathon races in the country that are sure to offer something for everyone.
By Ali Nolan

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

The Best Treadmills for Runners: Step Up Your Indoor Workouts
The best treadmills for runners can help you step up your indoor workouts. We researched the 6 best so you can decide which is right for you.

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

12-Week Half Marathon Training Plan
This 12week half marathon training plan will get you to the start line strong and ready to run.
By Ali Holman

Best Running Jackets of 2023: Breezy Apparel for Outdoor Exercise
Looking for the best running jacket to wear on your next jog or trail run? Check out this roundup from the ACTIVE Reviews Team!
By Josh Hurst

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The 10 Best Running Apps to Try in 2023 Searching for the best running app to take on your next run? Check out our top picks for the best running apps of 2023. By Kristine Golden

Best Running Watches to Help You Achieve All Your Fitness Goals Are you in the market for a new running watch? We've reviewed several to find the most functional, accurate, and easiest to wear and use. By Ali Nolan

Best Women's Walking Shoes: How to Keep Your Feet Happy While on the Move Looking for the best women's walking shoes? The ACTIVE Reviews Team has done the research to find the 10 best fits for various feet. By Amber Nelson

Best Running Shoes for Men in 2023: Supercharge Your Daily Run The best running shoes for men are sleek and designed to support men no matter what surface they run on. Here’s our 10 favorite picks. By T.J. Murphy

The 20 Best Running Tips for Beginners Planning your first run? Check out our 20 best running tips for beginners! We’ve got some advice that can make things easier. By Megan Harrington

10 Most Comfortable Running Shoes: Feel Like You're Running on Air Check out the ACTIVE Reviews Teams' top picks to cushion your oneofakind running style for your oneofakind feet! By Esther Gore

Best Running Shoes for Beginners: The Ultimate Guide Wondering about the best running shoes for beginners? Whether you just started or are in need of something new, this guide helps you find the right pa By Megan Harrington

How to Start Running (and Love It!) Whether you want to try racing or just want to stay healthy, this guide will break down everything you need to start running. By Megan Harrington

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

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

The 25 Best Half Marathons in the United States Are you ready to run? Here are 25 of the best half marathon races in the country that are sure to offer something for everyone. By Ali Nolan

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

The Best Treadmills for Runners: Step Up Your Indoor Workouts The best treadmills for runners can help you step up your indoor workouts. We researched the 6 best so you can decide which is right for you.

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 &amp; Kolby Paxton

12-Week Half Marathon Training Plan This 12week half marathon training plan will get you to the start line strong and ready to run. By Ali Holman

Best Running Jackets of 2023: Breezy Apparel for Outdoor Exercise Looking for the best running jacket to wear on your next jog or trail run? Check out this roundup from the ACTIVE Reviews Team! By Josh Hurst

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The 10 Best Running Apps to Try in 2023
Searching for the best running app to take on your next run? Check out our top picks for the best running apps of 2023.
By Kristine Golden

Best Running Watches to Help You Achieve All Your Fitness Goals
Are you in the market for a new running watch? We've reviewed several to find the most functional, accurate, and easiest to wear and use.
By Ali Nolan

Best Women's Walking Shoes: How to Keep Your Feet Happy While on the Move
Looking for the best women's walking shoes? The ACTIVE Reviews Team has done the research to find the 10 best fits for various feet.
By Amber Nelson

Best Running Shoes for Men in 2023: Supercharge Your Daily Run
The best running shoes for men are sleek and designed to support men no matter what surface they run on. Here’s our 10 favorite picks.
By T.J. Murphy

The 20 Best Running Tips for Beginners
Planning your first run? Check out our 20 best running tips for beginners! We’ve got some advice that can make things easier.
By Megan Harrington

10 Most Comfortable Running Shoes: Feel Like You're Running on Air
Check out the ACTIVE Reviews Teams' top picks to cushion your oneofakind running style for your oneofakind feet!
By Esther Gore

Best Running Shoes for Beginners: The Ultimate Guide
Wondering about the best running shoes for beginners? Whether you just started or are in need of something new, this guide helps you find the right pa
By Megan Harrington

How to Start Running (and Love It!)
Whether you want to try racing or just want to stay healthy, this guide will break down everything you need to start running.
By Megan Harrington

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

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

The 25 Best Half Marathons in the United States
Are you ready to run? Here are 25 of the best half marathon races in the country that are sure to offer something for everyone.
By Ali Nolan

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

The Best Treadmills for Runners: Step Up Your Indoor Workouts
The best treadmills for runners can help you step up your indoor workouts. We researched the 6 best so you can decide which is right for you.

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

12-Week Half Marathon Training Plan
This 12week half marathon training plan will get you to the start line strong and ready to run.
By Ali Holman

Best Running Jackets of 2023: Breezy Apparel for Outdoor Exercise
Looking for the best running jacket to wear on your next jog or trail run? Check out this roundup from the ACTIVE Reviews Team!
By Josh Hurst

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