Prepare for a Turkey Trot: A 6-Week Training Plan for Intermediate Runners
Ready to race your Turkey Trot instead of simply finishing it? This six-week 5K training plan for intermediate runners combines easy mileage, race-...
6 Reasons the Hot Chocolate Run is the Sweetest Race in Town
The Hot Chocolate 15K/5K isn’t just a sweet race because of the delicious treats throughout the course. Here’s everything to know before signing up.
The Journey from Couch to 5K: Mastering the Long Run
Our Couch to 5K runner tackled the second half of her training—and went farther than she ever thought possible.
What to Expect at Your First 5K
You’ve put in the miles for training; now use these tips to stave off any pre-race nerves you might have before toeing the starting line.
What You’re Really Thinking While You Run
It is true that we runners love to run. But it’s also true that sometimes we really hate it. So, what’s actually going through our heads during a r...
Bench to 5K: I Replaced Football with Running—and Learned to Love It
I used to hate running. Now I’m the running editor at ACTIVE.com, and I’m training for my first marathon. So, what happened?
10 Reasons You Should Do The Color Run
Need a way to amplify your endorphins? Try running the Happiest 5K on the Planet.
Treadmill Workouts That Won’t Bore You
Try these treadmill workouts that will keep you in peak running shape without feeling like you’re stuck on a hamster wheel.
The Journey from Couch to 5K: My First Month of Training
Our newbie runner recounts her first month of training, including new aches and pains, the importance of stretching and why running actually rocks.