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Speed, Strength and Power Training for the Distance Athlete
An area that is not well understood in distance running circles is the benefit of speed, strength and power training to aid in endurance performance.
By Adrian Faccioni, GPSports Systems

Mysteries of the Running Shoe Revealed
Delve into the depths of your running shoe to better understand how to find and purchase your ideal pair.
By Josh Clark

How to Mix Up Your Running Routine With Cross-Training
Sure, running is the greatest sport in the world, but it's still not the beall and endall of fitness. Adding some crosstraining activities will mak
By Josh Clark

The Runner's Diet
Eating is one of the sublime pleasures of life, right up there with running. If you run well and eat well, you're a happy person indeed; but what does
By Josh Clark

6 Tips for Running While You Travel
Don't let a trip knock you off track. Here are ways to get your runs in even if you're on the road.
By Sara Johnson

An Interview with Ultramarathon Man Dean Karnazes
Ultramarathon Man Dean Karnazes chats about Regis & Kelly's Run Across America.
By Kimberly Bogin

Race Etiquette for Runners
Mind your manners on race day with these important courtesies for an enjoyable event.
By Bob Both

11 Scenic Fall Half Marathons
Looking for a beautiful setting for your next 13.1? From Kingston Beach to California wine country, here are 11 picture perfect courses you should run
By Giselle Domdom Active.com

How to Fuel for a 5K
Fuel right at your next 5K for a strong finish. Here's how.
By Doug Robertson

The Best Stocking Stuffers for Runners
While it would be amazing to receive the latest Nike Vapor Fly or a Nordic Track Incline Treadmill as a gift this holiday season, don't forget about t
By Angela Bekkala

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

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

The Best Holiday Gifts for Guys Who Run
From sports nutrition and coffee, to running apparel and shoes, we've listed several holiday gift ideas for the male runner in your life.
By Michael Nystrom

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

Half Marathon Training Tips for Beginners
Use these half marathon training tips for beginners to cross the finish line strong.
By Karen Janos

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

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Speed, Strength and Power Training for the Distance Athlete An area that is not well understood in distance running circles is the benefit of speed, strength and power training to aid in endurance performance. By Adrian Faccioni, GPSports Systems

Mysteries of the Running Shoe Revealed Delve into the depths of your running shoe to better understand how to find and purchase your ideal pair. By Josh Clark

How to Mix Up Your Running Routine With Cross-Training Sure, running is the greatest sport in the world, but it's still not the beall and endall of fitness. Adding some crosstraining activities will mak By Josh Clark

The Runner's Diet Eating is one of the sublime pleasures of life, right up there with running. If you run well and eat well, you're a happy person indeed; but what does By Josh Clark

6 Tips for Running While You Travel Don't let a trip knock you off track. Here are ways to get your runs in even if you're on the road. By Sara Johnson

An Interview with Ultramarathon Man Dean Karnazes Ultramarathon Man Dean Karnazes chats about Regis &amp; Kelly's Run Across America. By Kimberly Bogin

Race Etiquette for Runners Mind your manners on race day with these important courtesies for an enjoyable event. By Bob Both

11 Scenic Fall Half Marathons Looking for a beautiful setting for your next 13.1? From Kingston Beach to California wine country, here are 11 picture perfect courses you should run By Giselle Domdom Active.com

How to Fuel for a 5K Fuel right at your next 5K for a strong finish. Here's how. By Doug Robertson

The Best Stocking Stuffers for Runners While it would be amazing to receive the latest Nike Vapor Fly or a Nordic Track Incline Treadmill as a gift this holiday season, don't forget about t By Angela Bekkala

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

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

The Best Holiday Gifts for Guys Who Run From sports nutrition and coffee, to running apparel and shoes, we've listed several holiday gift ideas for the male runner in your life. By Michael Nystrom

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

Half Marathon Training Tips for Beginners Use these half marathon training tips for beginners to cross the finish line strong. By Karen Janos

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

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Speed, Strength and Power Training for the Distance Athlete
An area that is not well understood in distance running circles is the benefit of speed, strength and power training to aid in endurance performance.
By Adrian Faccioni, GPSports Systems

Mysteries of the Running Shoe Revealed
Delve into the depths of your running shoe to better understand how to find and purchase your ideal pair.
By Josh Clark

How to Mix Up Your Running Routine With Cross-Training
Sure, running is the greatest sport in the world, but it's still not the beall and endall of fitness. Adding some crosstraining activities will mak
By Josh Clark

The Runner's Diet
Eating is one of the sublime pleasures of life, right up there with running. If you run well and eat well, you're a happy person indeed; but what does
By Josh Clark

6 Tips for Running While You Travel
Don't let a trip knock you off track. Here are ways to get your runs in even if you're on the road.
By Sara Johnson

An Interview with Ultramarathon Man Dean Karnazes
Ultramarathon Man Dean Karnazes chats about Regis & Kelly's Run Across America.
By Kimberly Bogin

Race Etiquette for Runners
Mind your manners on race day with these important courtesies for an enjoyable event.
By Bob Both

11 Scenic Fall Half Marathons
Looking for a beautiful setting for your next 13.1? From Kingston Beach to California wine country, here are 11 picture perfect courses you should run
By Giselle Domdom Active.com

How to Fuel for a 5K
Fuel right at your next 5K for a strong finish. Here's how.
By Doug Robertson

The Best Stocking Stuffers for Runners
While it would be amazing to receive the latest Nike Vapor Fly or a Nordic Track Incline Treadmill as a gift this holiday season, don't forget about t
By Angela Bekkala

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

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

The Best Holiday Gifts for Guys Who Run
From sports nutrition and coffee, to running apparel and shoes, we've listed several holiday gift ideas for the male runner in your life.
By Michael Nystrom

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

Half Marathon Training Tips for Beginners
Use these half marathon training tips for beginners to cross the finish line strong.
By Karen Janos

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

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