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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

A 5-Minute Running Form Fix
This 5minute running form fix shows two of the biggest challenges that runners of all levels face.
By The Run Experience

How to Fix Your Running Form Without Compromising Efficiency
A stepbystep guide to break your bad running habits.
By Rashelle Brown

Upper Body Exercises for Runners
Just because the lower body gets all the attention, doesn't mean your upper body doesn't need any love.
By Angela Bekkala

9 Ways to Keep Your Next Treadmill Session More Engaging
From listening to podcasts to focusing on form, here are a few ways to fight boredom on a treadmill.
By Michael Nystrom

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

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

The ACTIVE Fall Running Shoe Guide
The ACTIVE.com team gathered and tested the newest road and trail running shoes to help you find the perfect pair for the upcoming season.
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

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

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

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

16 Things the Best Runners Do Every Day
Every runner has their own routine and distinct way of doing things, but the very best share common habits that separate them from the pack.
By Megan Harrington

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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

A 5-Minute Running Form Fix This 5minute running form fix shows two of the biggest challenges that runners of all levels face. By The Run Experience

How to Fix Your Running Form Without Compromising Efficiency A stepbystep guide to break your bad running habits. By Rashelle Brown

Upper Body Exercises for Runners Just because the lower body gets all the attention, doesn't mean your upper body doesn't need any love. By Angela Bekkala

9 Ways to Keep Your Next Treadmill Session More Engaging From listening to podcasts to focusing on form, here are a few ways to fight boredom on a treadmill. By Michael Nystrom

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

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

The ACTIVE Fall Running Shoe Guide The ACTIVE.com team gathered and tested the newest road and trail running shoes to help you find the perfect pair for the upcoming season. 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

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

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

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

16 Things the Best Runners Do Every Day Every runner has their own routine and distinct way of doing things, but the very best share common habits that separate them from the pack. By Megan Harrington

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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

A 5-Minute Running Form Fix
This 5minute running form fix shows two of the biggest challenges that runners of all levels face.
By The Run Experience

How to Fix Your Running Form Without Compromising Efficiency
A stepbystep guide to break your bad running habits.
By Rashelle Brown

Upper Body Exercises for Runners
Just because the lower body gets all the attention, doesn't mean your upper body doesn't need any love.
By Angela Bekkala

9 Ways to Keep Your Next Treadmill Session More Engaging
From listening to podcasts to focusing on form, here are a few ways to fight boredom on a treadmill.
By Michael Nystrom

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

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

The ACTIVE Fall Running Shoe Guide
The ACTIVE.com team gathered and tested the newest road and trail running shoes to help you find the perfect pair for the upcoming season.
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

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

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

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

16 Things the Best Runners Do Every Day
Every runner has their own routine and distinct way of doing things, but the very best share common habits that separate them from the pack.
By Megan Harrington

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