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The Best Couch to 5K App to Get You Race Ready
Are you hoping to run a 5K in the new year? Don't just set your goals, crush them with one of the best couch to 5K apps on this list.
By Cory Kessler

The 10 Best Running Apps to Try in 2023
Searching for the best running app to take on your next run? Check out our top picks for the best running apps of 2023.
By Kristine Golden

Best Running Watches to Help You Achieve All Your Fitness Goals
Are you in the market for a new running watch? We've reviewed several to find the most functional, accurate, and easiest to wear and use.
By Ali Nolan

The 20 Best Running Tips for Beginners
Planning your first run? Check out our 20 best running tips for beginners! We’ve got some advice that can make things easier.
By Megan Harrington

10 Most Comfortable Running Shoes to Keep You Supported
Check out the ACTIVE experts top picks to cushion your oneofakind running style for your oneofakind feet!
By Esther Gore

How to Start Running (and Love It!)
Whether you want to try racing or just want to stay healthy, this guide will break down everything you need to start running.
By Megan Harrington

12-Week Half Marathon Training Plan
This 12week half marathon training plan will get you to the start line strong and ready to run.
By Ali Holman

Our Top Tips to Crush Your First Half Marathon
Prepare to put your body and mind to the test. With these tips and pieces of wisdom, you can conquer a half marathon and have an awesome experience.
By Ali Nolan

How to Treat and Prevent Plantar Fasciitis for Runners
Don't let persistent heel pain thwart your running goals. Fight back with these nine coping mechanisms.
By Sabrina Grotewold

Nike Pegasus 40: An Iconic Running Shoe Gets Some Upgrades
Discover the Nike Pegasus 40, a shoe that brings together a unique blend of comfort, durability, and versatility. But is it right for you? Read our...
By Kristine Golden

5 Moves to Prevent Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a notoriously stubborn injury. Try these moves to ease the pain and prevent your injury from progressing.
By Runner's World

3 Ways to Effectively Burn Fat While Running
Getting to your ideal weight is an important goal for many runners. Here are three ways to structure your running program to burn more fat.
By Jason Fitzgerald

The Best Running Shoes for Narrow Feet: Find Your Perfect Fit
If you're looking for the best running shoes for narrow feet, certain brands are known for having a more tapered design. Check out our list of the ...
By Megan Harrington

The 10 Best Running Apps to Try in 2023
Searching for the best running app to take on your next run? Check out our top picks for the best running apps of 2023.
By Kristine Golden

10 Most Comfortable Running Shoes to Keep You Supported
Check out the ACTIVE experts top picks to cushion your oneofakind running style for your oneofakind feet!
By Esther Gore

The 25 Best Half Marathons in the United States
Are you ready to run? Here are 25 of the best half marathon races in the country that are sure to offer something for everyone.
By Ali Nolan

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The Best Couch to 5K App to Get You Race Ready Are you hoping to run a 5K in the new year? Don't just set your goals, crush them with one of the best couch to 5K apps on this list. By Cory Kessler

The 10 Best Running Apps to Try in 2023 Searching for the best running app to take on your next run? Check out our top picks for the best running apps of 2023. By Kristine Golden

Best Running Watches to Help You Achieve All Your Fitness Goals Are you in the market for a new running watch? We've reviewed several to find the most functional, accurate, and easiest to wear and use. By Ali Nolan

The 20 Best Running Tips for Beginners Planning your first run? Check out our 20 best running tips for beginners! We’ve got some advice that can make things easier. By Megan Harrington

10 Most Comfortable Running Shoes to Keep You Supported Check out the ACTIVE experts top picks to cushion your oneofakind running style for your oneofakind feet! By Esther Gore

How to Start Running (and Love It!) Whether you want to try racing or just want to stay healthy, this guide will break down everything you need to start running. By Megan Harrington

12-Week Half Marathon Training Plan This 12week half marathon training plan will get you to the start line strong and ready to run. By Ali Holman

Our Top Tips to Crush Your First Half Marathon Prepare to put your body and mind to the test. With these tips and pieces of wisdom, you can conquer a half marathon and have an awesome experience. By Ali Nolan

How to Treat and Prevent Plantar Fasciitis for Runners Don't let persistent heel pain thwart your running goals. Fight back with these nine coping mechanisms. By Sabrina Grotewold

Nike Pegasus 40: An Iconic Running Shoe Gets Some Upgrades Discover the Nike Pegasus 40, a shoe that brings together a unique blend of comfort, durability, and versatility. But is it right for you? Read our... By Kristine Golden

5 Moves to Prevent Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is a notoriously stubborn injury. Try these moves to ease the pain and prevent your injury from progressing. By Runner's World

3 Ways to Effectively Burn Fat While Running Getting to your ideal weight is an important goal for many runners. Here are three ways to structure your running program to burn more fat. By Jason Fitzgerald

The Best Running Shoes for Narrow Feet: Find Your Perfect Fit If you're looking for the best running shoes for narrow feet, certain brands are known for having a more tapered design. Check out our list of the ... By Megan Harrington

The 10 Best Running Apps to Try in 2023 Searching for the best running app to take on your next run? Check out our top picks for the best running apps of 2023. By Kristine Golden

10 Most Comfortable Running Shoes to Keep You Supported Check out the ACTIVE experts top picks to cushion your oneofakind running style for your oneofakind feet! By Esther Gore

The 25 Best Half Marathons in the United States Are you ready to run? Here are 25 of the best half marathon races in the country that are sure to offer something for everyone. By Ali Nolan

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The Best Couch to 5K App to Get You Race Ready
Are you hoping to run a 5K in the new year? Don't just set your goals, crush them with one of the best couch to 5K apps on this list.
By Cory Kessler

The 10 Best Running Apps to Try in 2023
Searching for the best running app to take on your next run? Check out our top picks for the best running apps of 2023.
By Kristine Golden

Best Running Watches to Help You Achieve All Your Fitness Goals
Are you in the market for a new running watch? We've reviewed several to find the most functional, accurate, and easiest to wear and use.
By Ali Nolan

The 20 Best Running Tips for Beginners
Planning your first run? Check out our 20 best running tips for beginners! We’ve got some advice that can make things easier.
By Megan Harrington

10 Most Comfortable Running Shoes to Keep You Supported
Check out the ACTIVE experts top picks to cushion your oneofakind running style for your oneofakind feet!
By Esther Gore

How to Start Running (and Love It!)
Whether you want to try racing or just want to stay healthy, this guide will break down everything you need to start running.
By Megan Harrington

12-Week Half Marathon Training Plan
This 12week half marathon training plan will get you to the start line strong and ready to run.
By Ali Holman

Our Top Tips to Crush Your First Half Marathon
Prepare to put your body and mind to the test. With these tips and pieces of wisdom, you can conquer a half marathon and have an awesome experience.
By Ali Nolan

How to Treat and Prevent Plantar Fasciitis for Runners
Don't let persistent heel pain thwart your running goals. Fight back with these nine coping mechanisms.
By Sabrina Grotewold

Nike Pegasus 40: An Iconic Running Shoe Gets Some Upgrades
Discover the Nike Pegasus 40, a shoe that brings together a unique blend of comfort, durability, and versatility. But is it right for you? Read our...
By Kristine Golden

5 Moves to Prevent Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a notoriously stubborn injury. Try these moves to ease the pain and prevent your injury from progressing.
By Runner's World

3 Ways to Effectively Burn Fat While Running
Getting to your ideal weight is an important goal for many runners. Here are three ways to structure your running program to burn more fat.
By Jason Fitzgerald

The Best Running Shoes for Narrow Feet: Find Your Perfect Fit
If you're looking for the best running shoes for narrow feet, certain brands are known for having a more tapered design. Check out our list of the ...
By Megan Harrington

The 10 Best Running Apps to Try in 2023
Searching for the best running app to take on your next run? Check out our top picks for the best running apps of 2023.
By Kristine Golden

10 Most Comfortable Running Shoes to Keep You Supported
Check out the ACTIVE experts top picks to cushion your oneofakind running style for your oneofakind feet!
By Esther Gore

The 25 Best Half Marathons in the United States
Are you ready to run? Here are 25 of the best half marathon races in the country that are sure to offer something for everyone.
By Ali Nolan

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