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The Best Holiday Gifts in 2021 for Women Who Run
Whether they enjoy the occasional fun run or are training for a marathon, these gifts are sure to surprise and delight.
By Megan Harrington

The Best Holiday Gifts in 2021 for Men Who Run
Men can be notoriously tough to buy for, but if there's a runner in your life, our holiday gift guide has you covered.
By Megan Harrington

The Best Stocking Stuffers for Runners in 2021
Need to fill some stockings? If you're looking for a small gift that won't break the bank, these ideas fit the bill and are all $50 or less.
By Megan Harrington

How to Choose Your Race Day Shoes
Running a race? You've done the training, so now it's time to decide what to put on your feet.
By Megan Harrington

The Best Post-Run Food When You Only Have 5 Minutes
Whether you have a few minutes or you need to have something ready immediately, these food ideas will get you on the road to recovery.
By Megan Harrington

The Best Weight Training Equipment to Help You Build Muscle
Want to build muscle without a gym membership? Check out our picks for the best weight training equipment for home gyms.
By ACTIVE Reviews Team

The 2021 Fall Running Shoe Guide
ACTVE’s team of testers gathered and reviewed the newest road and trail running shoes to help you find the perfect pair.
By ACTIVE.com

How to Pivot When You Can’t Run the Race You Planned
A missed race doesn’t always mean a lost opportunity to prove your fitness.
By Megan Harrington

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

A Goodbye From Cool Running!
Cool Running may be at the end of its race, but ACTIVE Results is here to help pick up where it left off.
By ACTIVE.com

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

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

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

Half Marathon Pacing Strategies
Develop and execute a rightforyou half marathon race plan to achieve your personal best. Here's how.
By Jeff Gaudette

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

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

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The Best Holiday Gifts in 2021 for Women Who Run Whether they enjoy the occasional fun run or are training for a marathon, these gifts are sure to surprise and delight. By Megan Harrington

The Best Holiday Gifts in 2021 for Men Who Run Men can be notoriously tough to buy for, but if there's a runner in your life, our holiday gift guide has you covered. By Megan Harrington

The Best Stocking Stuffers for Runners in 2021 Need to fill some stockings? If you're looking for a small gift that won't break the bank, these ideas fit the bill and are all $50 or less. By Megan Harrington

How to Choose Your Race Day Shoes Running a race? You've done the training, so now it's time to decide what to put on your feet. By Megan Harrington

The Best Post-Run Food When You Only Have 5 Minutes Whether you have a few minutes or you need to have something ready immediately, these food ideas will get you on the road to recovery. By Megan Harrington

The Best Weight Training Equipment to Help You Build Muscle Want to build muscle without a gym membership? Check out our picks for the best weight training equipment for home gyms. By ACTIVE Reviews Team

The 2021 Fall Running Shoe Guide ACTVE’s team of testers gathered and reviewed the newest road and trail running shoes to help you find the perfect pair. By ACTIVE.com

How to Pivot When You Can’t Run the Race You Planned A missed race doesn’t always mean a lost opportunity to prove your fitness. By Megan Harrington

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

A Goodbye From Cool Running! Cool Running may be at the end of its race, but ACTIVE Results is here to help pick up where it left off. By ACTIVE.com

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

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

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

Half Marathon Pacing Strategies Develop and execute a rightforyou half marathon race plan to achieve your personal best. Here's how. By Jeff Gaudette

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

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

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The Best Holiday Gifts in 2021 for Women Who Run
Whether they enjoy the occasional fun run or are training for a marathon, these gifts are sure to surprise and delight.
By Megan Harrington

The Best Holiday Gifts in 2021 for Men Who Run
Men can be notoriously tough to buy for, but if there's a runner in your life, our holiday gift guide has you covered.
By Megan Harrington

The Best Stocking Stuffers for Runners in 2021
Need to fill some stockings? If you're looking for a small gift that won't break the bank, these ideas fit the bill and are all $50 or less.
By Megan Harrington

How to Choose Your Race Day Shoes
Running a race? You've done the training, so now it's time to decide what to put on your feet.
By Megan Harrington

The Best Post-Run Food When You Only Have 5 Minutes
Whether you have a few minutes or you need to have something ready immediately, these food ideas will get you on the road to recovery.
By Megan Harrington

The Best Weight Training Equipment to Help You Build Muscle
Want to build muscle without a gym membership? Check out our picks for the best weight training equipment for home gyms.
By ACTIVE Reviews Team

The 2021 Fall Running Shoe Guide
ACTVE’s team of testers gathered and reviewed the newest road and trail running shoes to help you find the perfect pair.
By ACTIVE.com

How to Pivot When You Can’t Run the Race You Planned
A missed race doesn’t always mean a lost opportunity to prove your fitness.
By Megan Harrington

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

A Goodbye From Cool Running!
Cool Running may be at the end of its race, but ACTIVE Results is here to help pick up where it left off.
By ACTIVE.com

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

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

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

Half Marathon Pacing Strategies
Develop and execute a rightforyou half marathon race plan to achieve your personal best. Here's how.
By Jeff Gaudette

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

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

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