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Couch to 5K Training Guide

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How to Incorporate Strength Training into Your Routine

How lifting weights can enhance your athletic performance and boost your fitness, health, and longevity

Why Rest Days Are Critical For Runners

Even the most finely tuned machine needs rest before things overheat or one part starts to break down.

By Kristina Duffy

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

The Electrolytes ACTIVE Uses to Stay Hydrated in 2026

Discover the top five electrolyte supplements the ACTIVE team uses in 2026. Learn why replenishment matters and find the right hydration mix for you.

By Stephen Gendreau

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How Do Some Runners Defy Age?

There’s a growing trend of older distance runners who continue to find remarkable success even when science says they should be slowing down.

By Danny Woodward

The Perfect Interval Workout for Runners

This enjoyable, easy interval workout can make runner’s of any level both fitter and faster.

By Rashelle Brown

Marathon Training Tips from Olympian and Atlanta Track Club Coach Amy Begley

Coach Begley takes the culmination of her life’s work and shares her world-class tips to help runners be their very best on race day.

By Jennifer Fox

5 Things to Know About Girls on the Run

Learn how this non-profit organization is helping girls across the country learn to believe in themselves through the power of running.

By Kimberly Truesdell

How to Prepare for Multi-Day Racing

Training for multi-day racing presents a unique challenge, but the principles remain the same.

By Jason Saltmarsh

If Runners Were in Horror Movies

How would runners fare if they were faced with the same heart-pounding terror encountered in horror movies?

By Beth Shaw

Use 5K and 10K Distances to Improve Your Marathon

Training for a marathon? Utilize 5K and 10K races along the way as vehicles to improve your overall performance.

By Pete Rea

The Journey from Couch to 5K: An Unexpected Finish

Our Couch to 5K runner may not have had the perfect finish she expected, but that doesn't mean she didn't accomplish her biggest goals.

By Meredith Bland

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