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The Spring Reset: How to Reclaim Your Fitness Momentum

But what if failing to stick with a resolution and keep yourself motivated wasn’t a failure of character but a failure of strategy?

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Common Running Injuries (And How to Prevent Them)

Many of the most common running injuries come from repetitive stress combined with poor load management, mobility restrictions, or strength deficits.

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How to PR in the 5K for Beginning Runners

Beginning runners can get faster much more quickly than veteran runners. If you want to PR at 5K, a few tweaks can get you there easily.

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How to Find Your Weaknesses as a Runner and Avoid Injury

Every runner is imbalanced. Over time, these imbalances turn into weakness, which can cause injury. Balance your body with these 13 exercises.

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Why Distance Runners Need Interval Training

Taking a cue from sprinters, distance runners can improve performance by incorporating interval training. This simple approach shows you how.

By Mackenzie Lobby

How Do I Run a Faster 5K?

Running a faster 5K is possible once you identify the key elements that need attention. Follow these three steps to achieve your 5K PR.

By Jay Johnson

How to Get Fit Quickly in Less Than 3 Hours a Week

If you can carve out 45 minutes three times a week, you can get fit enough to lose weight, increase strength and become a better runner. Here's how.

By Sabrina Grotewold

The 4 Best Form Drills to Improve Your Running Technique

Running drills are designed to mimic sound running form in short bursts. If you want to improve your form, these drills will help you do that.

By Jeff Gaudette

3 Interval Training Workouts for Speed

High-intensity efforts build power, speed, and fitness—fast.

By Cindy Kuzma

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