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This Year's Hottest Sports Nutrition Trends
We've all heard about the importance of preexercise carbohydrates and postworkout protein, but there are some new nutritional powerhouses you may wa
By Megan Harrington

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Get Patriotic at a Fourth of July Race
Celebrate your health and our country's independence at one of these red, white and blue Fourth of July races.
By Erica Schuckies

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Why I Run: An Essay from a Marathon Maniac, Ultramarathoner and 50 States Club Member
One runner shares his journey from firsttime marathoner to running 26.2 in all 50 states and beyond.
By Jose Maria H. Gabriel, MD

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Essential Summer Speed Workouts
While there's nothing wrong with slow, basebuilding miles, incorporating faster running can set you up for fall racing success.
By Megan Harrington

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Short-Distance Rock 'n' Roll Races You Don't Want to Miss
This lineup of some of the top running races in North America this year will have you itching to sign up and run.
By Rashelle Brown

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Why You Should Run a Short-Distance Rock 'n' Roll Race
There's more to this top race brand than just half and full marathons.
By Rashelle Brown

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How to Get Your Kids Interested in Running
When kids spend more time playing and exercising, it can lead to improved self confidence, better sleep and healthier nutritional choices.
By Megan Harrington

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How to Deal With Running Injuries
Alexi shares her experiences with a hamstring injury and some of the strategies she used to heal herself quickly, maintain her mental sanity and come
By The Run Experience

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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 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

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

The Golden Rules of Running
From the 10percent rule to the conversation rule, here are 16 universal rules all runners should follow.
By Elizabeth Grimsley

How to Train for Your First 5K
Ready to start training for your first 5K? This mustread howto guide will get you there.
By Jenny Hadfield

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8-Week Half Marathon Training Plan
It's time to put your half marathon plans into action. Here's how to run 13.1 with only two months of training.
By Megan Harrington

When Does Running Get Easier for Beginners?
When will running start to feel easier for beginners? Find out what you can do to adjust to the demands of running faster so you can experience the le
By Sabrina Grotewold

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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