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Our Couch to 5K running plan helps transition couch potatoes to 5K runners in just 9 weeks. The C25K beginner's running plan has enabled thousands of beginning runners to walk/run their way to their first 5K race.

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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

The Best Holiday Gifts for Women Who Run
Whether you're looking to treat someone to a bigticket item or searching for a little something for the run club gift exchange, we've got you covered
By Megan Harrington

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How to Stay Fit During the Holidays
You certainly don't have to throw away all the progress you made over the year at the expense of time with family and friends.
By The Run Experience

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Strength Training for a 5K: A Beginner's Story
We wish we had known about strength training when we first started running, as it would've saved us from a lot of injuries and frustration.
By The Run Experience

The Best Speed Workouts for Beginners
If you're new to running (or have previously only logged miles for fun), speed work might be a little intimidating. It doesn't have to be.
By Megan Harrington

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How to Organize a 5K: A Guide to Planning Your First Race
Are you a runner who has crossed countless finish lines, and you think it would be cool to put on your own 5K? Let this be your stepbystep guide to
By Melissa Eisler

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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

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10 Running Books Guaranteed to Inspire
While we can't guarantee these books will give you the runner's high we all crave, we can guarantee this: You'll have plenty of inspiration to draw up
By Michael Nystrom

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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

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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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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

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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

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

The Best Race Day Medals
Tired of the typical race swag hanging around your neck? These eyecatching medals will surely turn a few heads.
By Kolby Paxton and Elizabeth Grimsley

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

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Pete Rea

Pete Rea has been the head coach at ZAP Fitness, a Reebok-sponsored Team USA Training Center, since the facility's opening in 2002