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The Best Running Shoes for Every Type of Runner—From Beginner to Pro
We've reviewed the best running shoes fit for every type of runner. Check out our top picks, based on expert input and research.
By Olivia Jones

Sole F63 Review: Calorie Burning on a Budget
Sole F63 Review: We spent weeks with this machine to determine it’s one of the best treadmills on the market.
By ACTIVE Reviews Team

The Best Treadmills for Runners
On the search for a treadmill for race training, jogging or coached workouts? You will find one that fits your needs on our list of best treadmills.
By ACTIVE Reviews Team

Best Sites for Online Marathon Training Plans
The best five for your best 26.2.
By Michael Nystrom

If You Hate Running, This Is Probably Why
Follow along for some simple, practical tips you can apply to your beginner running journey today.
By The Run Experience

Here’s How to Run in Public Without Feeling Embarrassed
One of the main things causing beginners to either give up or never start trying in the first place is worrying about looking inadequate in front of p
By The Run Experience

ACTIVE Fall 2020 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

Summer 2020 Gear Guide for Endurance Athletes
Even though typical summer activities are cancelled for the foreseeable future, safe socialdistancing training swims, bike rides and runs are still v
By ACTIVE.com

Your 12-Week Half-Marathon Training Plan
Fit singer, Ellie Goulding, shares her daybyday training plan that helped her breeze through the Nike Women Half Marathon. Plus: SELF shares 5K and
By Jessica Cassity

A Marathon Training Plan That Will Have You Ready for 26.2 Miles in 3 Months
This 12week marathon training program incorporates crosstraining and comes with builtin rest days, excellent for novice and intermediate runners.
By Greg McMillan

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

The Best Running Shoes for Every Type of Runner—From Beginner to Pro
We've reviewed the best running shoes fit for every type of runner. Check out our top picks, based on expert input and research.
By Olivia Jones

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

Want to be a More Well-Rounded Runner? Run Less
Learn how to become a better runner with these tips from running coach Jamey Yon.
By Sosha Lewis

Prepare for an Ultramarathon with This 12-Week Training Plan
This 12week ultramarathon training program incorporates crosstraining and comes with builtin rest days, excellent for novice and intermediate runne
By Greg McMillan

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The Best Running Shoes for Every Type of Runner—From Beginner to Pro We've reviewed the best running shoes fit for every type of runner. Check out our top picks, based on expert input and research. By Olivia Jones

Sole F63 Review: Calorie Burning on a Budget Sole F63 Review: We spent weeks with this machine to determine it’s one of the best treadmills on the market. By ACTIVE Reviews Team

The Best Treadmills for Runners On the search for a treadmill for race training, jogging or coached workouts? You will find one that fits your needs on our list of best treadmills. By ACTIVE Reviews Team

Best Sites for Online Marathon Training Plans The best five for your best 26.2. By Michael Nystrom

If You Hate Running, This Is Probably Why Follow along for some simple, practical tips you can apply to your beginner running journey today. By The Run Experience

Here’s How to Run in Public Without Feeling Embarrassed One of the main things causing beginners to either give up or never start trying in the first place is worrying about looking inadequate in front of p By The Run Experience

ACTIVE Fall 2020 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

Summer 2020 Gear Guide for Endurance Athletes Even though typical summer activities are cancelled for the foreseeable future, safe socialdistancing training swims, bike rides and runs are still v By ACTIVE.com

Your 12-Week Half-Marathon Training Plan Fit singer, Ellie Goulding, shares her daybyday training plan that helped her breeze through the Nike Women Half Marathon. Plus: SELF shares 5K and By Jessica Cassity

A Marathon Training Plan That Will Have You Ready for 26.2 Miles in 3 Months This 12week marathon training program incorporates crosstraining and comes with builtin rest days, excellent for novice and intermediate runners. By Greg McMillan

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

The Best Running Shoes for Every Type of Runner—From Beginner to Pro We've reviewed the best running shoes fit for every type of runner. Check out our top picks, based on expert input and research. By Olivia Jones

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

Want to be a More Well-Rounded Runner? Run Less Learn how to become a better runner with these tips from running coach Jamey Yon. By Sosha Lewis

Prepare for an Ultramarathon with This 12-Week Training Plan This 12week ultramarathon training program incorporates crosstraining and comes with builtin rest days, excellent for novice and intermediate runne By Greg McMillan

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The Best Running Shoes for Every Type of Runner—From Beginner to Pro
We've reviewed the best running shoes fit for every type of runner. Check out our top picks, based on expert input and research.
By Olivia Jones

Sole F63 Review: Calorie Burning on a Budget
Sole F63 Review: We spent weeks with this machine to determine it’s one of the best treadmills on the market.
By ACTIVE Reviews Team

The Best Treadmills for Runners
On the search for a treadmill for race training, jogging or coached workouts? You will find one that fits your needs on our list of best treadmills.
By ACTIVE Reviews Team

Best Sites for Online Marathon Training Plans
The best five for your best 26.2.
By Michael Nystrom

If You Hate Running, This Is Probably Why
Follow along for some simple, practical tips you can apply to your beginner running journey today.
By The Run Experience

Here’s How to Run in Public Without Feeling Embarrassed
One of the main things causing beginners to either give up or never start trying in the first place is worrying about looking inadequate in front of p
By The Run Experience

ACTIVE Fall 2020 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

Summer 2020 Gear Guide for Endurance Athletes
Even though typical summer activities are cancelled for the foreseeable future, safe socialdistancing training swims, bike rides and runs are still v
By ACTIVE.com

Your 12-Week Half-Marathon Training Plan
Fit singer, Ellie Goulding, shares her daybyday training plan that helped her breeze through the Nike Women Half Marathon. Plus: SELF shares 5K and
By Jessica Cassity

A Marathon Training Plan That Will Have You Ready for 26.2 Miles in 3 Months
This 12week marathon training program incorporates crosstraining and comes with builtin rest days, excellent for novice and intermediate runners.
By Greg McMillan

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

The Best Running Shoes for Every Type of Runner—From Beginner to Pro
We've reviewed the best running shoes fit for every type of runner. Check out our top picks, based on expert input and research.
By Olivia Jones

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

Want to be a More Well-Rounded Runner? Run Less
Learn how to become a better runner with these tips from running coach Jamey Yon.
By Sosha Lewis

Prepare for an Ultramarathon with This 12-Week Training Plan
This 12week ultramarathon training program incorporates crosstraining and comes with builtin rest days, excellent for novice and intermediate runne
By Greg McMillan

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