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The Beginner's Guide to Trail Running
Most newbies are intimidated by trails they picture technical terrain, or are afraid of injuries. Squash your fears with this beginnerfriendly gui...
By Jason Fitzgerald

3 Workouts to Run Your Fastest 5K
Many runners think because this race is short, they don't have to train well for it, but that's a mistake. Learn how to build fitness specifically ...
By Jason Fitzgerald

Why Some Runners Quit and Others Become Lifelong Devotees
What makes some runners give up and others stick it out? Interestingly, it's not PRs or weight loss that inspire lifelong runners. Find out what yo...
By Mackenzie Lobby

Pacing Strategies for Popular Running Distances
You can do everything right leading up to an event only to blow it on race day. Learn how to pace properly for the most common running distances so...
By Nicole Weidensaul

6 Free Running Apps to Keep You Moving and Motivated
Whether you need motivation, tips or new paths to blaze, apps can boost your runs. Here's a roundup of a few of our latest favorites.
By Sarah Wassner Flynn

3 Things You're Not Doing But Should to Run a Faster 5K
If you want to run a faster 5K but have plateaued, then it's probably because you're not doing these three things.
By Caitlin Chock

Should You Follow the Same Training Plan After You Set a PR?
After you achieve a new personal best, should you stick with what worked, or try something new? If you want to reach the next level, you need to sw...
By Jason Fitzgerald

Your Fool-Proof Guide to Half Marathon Training
Whether you're training for your first or tenth half marathon, learn how to train effectively in as little as four days a week. Our guide will get ...
By Jay Johnson

Finish Line Photos That Inspire
Whether it's your first or 100th race, crossing the finish line brings a feeling of accomplishment and pride. We asked readers to share their favor...

7 Games to Make Running Fun for Kids
Try these fun running games to get kids excited about exercise–and away from their screens.
By Jennifer Fox

The Biggest 10Ks in the U.S.
Looking to run a 10K this year? Why not go big? And we mean really big.
By Erica Schuckies

7 Fun Kid-Friendly Races
Many standard 5Ks offer a shorterdistance option for kids, but these races are some that offer certain themes or unique spins to get kids excited t...
By Emilia Benton

A Week in the Life of a Professional Runner
Run, eat, crosstrain, sleep, repeat. Here's a photographic look at a typical week in the life of a middledistance American professional runner.
By Sabrina Grotewold

7 Reasons Your Next Race Should Be a Tough Mudder
Tough Mudder is all about cohesive teamwork, pushing your physical limits and getting out of your comfort zone. Are you ready?
By Nikki Chavanelle

How to Prevent Cramps While Running: An Expert Guide
Knowing how to prevent cramps while running can help save you from pain and discomfort. Read on for tips and tricks to prevent running cramps.
By Emma-Kate Lidbury. Reviewed by Bryee Shephard, MS, RD.

The History of Women's Running
In the past 50 years, women have stepped out from the sidelines and on to the track. Here's a look at five decades of making history while kicking ...
By Jessica Sebor

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The Beginner's Guide to Trail Running Most newbies are intimidated by trails they picture technical terrain, or are afraid of injuries. Squash your fears with this beginnerfriendly gui... By Jason Fitzgerald

3 Workouts to Run Your Fastest 5K Many runners think because this race is short, they don't have to train well for it, but that's a mistake. Learn how to build fitness specifically ... By Jason Fitzgerald

Why Some Runners Quit and Others Become Lifelong Devotees What makes some runners give up and others stick it out? Interestingly, it's not PRs or weight loss that inspire lifelong runners. Find out what yo... By Mackenzie Lobby

Pacing Strategies for Popular Running Distances You can do everything right leading up to an event only to blow it on race day. Learn how to pace properly for the most common running distances so... By Nicole Weidensaul

6 Free Running Apps to Keep You Moving and Motivated Whether you need motivation, tips or new paths to blaze, apps can boost your runs. Here's a roundup of a few of our latest favorites. By Sarah Wassner Flynn

3 Things You're Not Doing But Should to Run a Faster 5K If you want to run a faster 5K but have plateaued, then it's probably because you're not doing these three things. By Caitlin Chock

Should You Follow the Same Training Plan After You Set a PR? After you achieve a new personal best, should you stick with what worked, or try something new? If you want to reach the next level, you need to sw... By Jason Fitzgerald

Your Fool-Proof Guide to Half Marathon Training Whether you're training for your first or tenth half marathon, learn how to train effectively in as little as four days a week. Our guide will get ... By Jay Johnson

Finish Line Photos That Inspire Whether it's your first or 100th race, crossing the finish line brings a feeling of accomplishment and pride. We asked readers to share their favor...

7 Games to Make Running Fun for Kids Try these fun running games to get kids excited about exercise–and away from their screens. By Jennifer Fox

The Biggest 10Ks in the U.S. Looking to run a 10K this year? Why not go big? And we mean really big. By Erica Schuckies

7 Fun Kid-Friendly Races Many standard 5Ks offer a shorterdistance option for kids, but these races are some that offer certain themes or unique spins to get kids excited t... By Emilia Benton

A Week in the Life of a Professional Runner Run, eat, crosstrain, sleep, repeat. Here's a photographic look at a typical week in the life of a middledistance American professional runner. By Sabrina Grotewold

7 Reasons Your Next Race Should Be a Tough Mudder Tough Mudder is all about cohesive teamwork, pushing your physical limits and getting out of your comfort zone. Are you ready? By Nikki Chavanelle

How to Prevent Cramps While Running: An Expert Guide Knowing how to prevent cramps while running can help save you from pain and discomfort. Read on for tips and tricks to prevent running cramps. By Emma-Kate Lidbury. Reviewed by Bryee Shephard, MS, RD.

The History of Women's Running In the past 50 years, women have stepped out from the sidelines and on to the track. Here's a look at five decades of making history while kicking ... By Jessica Sebor

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The Beginner's Guide to Trail Running
Most newbies are intimidated by trails they picture technical terrain, or are afraid of injuries. Squash your fears with this beginnerfriendly gui...
By Jason Fitzgerald

3 Workouts to Run Your Fastest 5K
Many runners think because this race is short, they don't have to train well for it, but that's a mistake. Learn how to build fitness specifically ...
By Jason Fitzgerald

Why Some Runners Quit and Others Become Lifelong Devotees
What makes some runners give up and others stick it out? Interestingly, it's not PRs or weight loss that inspire lifelong runners. Find out what yo...
By Mackenzie Lobby

Pacing Strategies for Popular Running Distances
You can do everything right leading up to an event only to blow it on race day. Learn how to pace properly for the most common running distances so...
By Nicole Weidensaul

6 Free Running Apps to Keep You Moving and Motivated
Whether you need motivation, tips or new paths to blaze, apps can boost your runs. Here's a roundup of a few of our latest favorites.
By Sarah Wassner Flynn

3 Things You're Not Doing But Should to Run a Faster 5K
If you want to run a faster 5K but have plateaued, then it's probably because you're not doing these three things.
By Caitlin Chock

Should You Follow the Same Training Plan After You Set a PR?
After you achieve a new personal best, should you stick with what worked, or try something new? If you want to reach the next level, you need to sw...
By Jason Fitzgerald

Your Fool-Proof Guide to Half Marathon Training
Whether you're training for your first or tenth half marathon, learn how to train effectively in as little as four days a week. Our guide will get ...
By Jay Johnson

Finish Line Photos That Inspire
Whether it's your first or 100th race, crossing the finish line brings a feeling of accomplishment and pride. We asked readers to share their favor...

7 Games to Make Running Fun for Kids
Try these fun running games to get kids excited about exercise–and away from their screens.
By Jennifer Fox

The Biggest 10Ks in the U.S.
Looking to run a 10K this year? Why not go big? And we mean really big.
By Erica Schuckies

7 Fun Kid-Friendly Races
Many standard 5Ks offer a shorterdistance option for kids, but these races are some that offer certain themes or unique spins to get kids excited t...
By Emilia Benton

A Week in the Life of a Professional Runner
Run, eat, crosstrain, sleep, repeat. Here's a photographic look at a typical week in the life of a middledistance American professional runner.
By Sabrina Grotewold

7 Reasons Your Next Race Should Be a Tough Mudder
Tough Mudder is all about cohesive teamwork, pushing your physical limits and getting out of your comfort zone. Are you ready?
By Nikki Chavanelle

How to Prevent Cramps While Running: An Expert Guide
Knowing how to prevent cramps while running can help save you from pain and discomfort. Read on for tips and tricks to prevent running cramps.
By Emma-Kate Lidbury. Reviewed by Bryee Shephard, MS, RD.

The History of Women's Running
In the past 50 years, women have stepped out from the sidelines and on to the track. Here's a look at five decades of making history while kicking ...
By Jessica Sebor

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