When Should You Drop Out of a Marathon?

Nobody likes to admit defeat, but there are circumstances that should stop you from finishing 26.2 miles. Learn when it's smart to end your race.

By Jason Fitzgerald

The Art of Recovery During Marathon Training

Mileage and workouts prep the body to perform, but many runners forget about recovery. Practice the three mainstays of restoration to get the most ...

By Mackenzie Lobby

10 Reasons You Have to Try The Color Run

If you haven't done The Color Run yet, what are you waiting for? Don't just take our word for it; past-participants share why this is one colorful ...

By Maile Proctor

10 Exercises to Build Strength

Are you getting ready for a 5K, century ride or triathlon? These 10 exercises will build strength, and help your body adapt to the sport-specific t...

By Erik Taylor

5 Exercises to Get You Ready for a 5K

Strength work is the backbone of great endurance training. These five exercises will develop the power, agility and muscle you need to run a fast 5K.

By Owen Anderson

Running and Pain: How to Overcome Your Mental Blocks

Do you drop out of races or workouts when the effort gets too intense? Learn how to manage pain so you can perform to your potential.

By Caitlin Chock

10 Tips for Beginning Runners to Choose a Training Plan

If you're a beginner who is enthusiastic about starting a running regimen but aren't clear on how to select and execute a training plan, this advic...

By Sabrina Grotewold

5 Ways to Keep Running Motivation High This Summer

Temps and humidity are soaring, and motivation is correspondingly low. But the fall racing season is a knockin,' so follow these five tips to keep ...

By Dimity McDowell, Runner's World