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7 Running Experts on the Art of Base Building
Here are seven nuggets of basebuilding wisdom from some of the sharpest minds in running to help keep your base training on trackand your fitness r
By Michael Clarke

Women on the Run: New England's 65 Plus Club
Need one reason to lace up your shoes? How about 600? That's the number of retirementage runners in the New England 65 Plus Club who haven't let year
By Jessica Sebor

3 Ways to Train for Your 5K
Race a 5K to reboot your routine, rev up your fitness, and have a little fun.
By Lindsey Emery

Inside the Ragnar Relay
Ever thought about running in Ragnar? Get a behind the scenes look at what really goes on during this race series.
By Fara Rosenzweig

5 Tips for Running With a Stroller
You don't need a babysitter to get a good run in. Here are five quick tips for running with a jogging stroller safely and effectively.
By Ryan Wood

The Benefits of Aqua Jogging
For an amazing running workout minus the impact, hop in the pool to aqua jog your way fit.
By Elizabeth Kelsey

4 Ways to Encourage Others to Run
Make the running bug contagious! Use these readertested tactics to help motivate your friends and family to hit the streets.
By Stephanie Cajigal

5 Unique Midnight Races
When the sun goes down and moon rises, it's time to lace up your shoes and head to your starting corral. These afterhours races will bring out your i
By Jessica Sebor

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14 Running-Specific Strength Training Exercises
Strength work is the backbone of great endurance training. These runningspecific exercises will help you build strength, agility and explosiveness.
By Nikki Chavanelle

A Goodbye From Cool Running!
Cool Running may be at the end of its race, but ACTIVE Results is here to help pick up where it left off.
By ACTIVE.com

How to Go From Zero to Marathon in Six Months
If you're a marathon newbie or have been out of the game for a while, you need a smart training approach to get on the 26.2mile saddle.
By Pete Rea

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

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

Half Marathon Pacing Strategies
Develop and execute a rightforyou half marathon race plan to achieve your personal best. Here's how.
By Jeff Gaudette

Running Technique: The Importance of Cadence and Stride
Veteran and rookie runners listen up. You can run like a pro with this simple plan to quicken your stride.
By Mackenzie Lobby

5 Phases of Stress Fracture Recovery
Stress fractures can take weeks or months to heal. This fivephase recovery plan will get you back on the roads without setbacks.
By Marion Herring

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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