How to Choose a Marathon That's Best for You
Learn the four factors critical to selecting a longer-distance race.
By Pete Rea, ZAP FitnessTraining for a half marathon takes times time, dedication and practice. Start your half marathon training with How to Train for Your First Half Marathon. View the numerous training schedules, progams, plans, and nutrition tips from experts to help you get started or improve your times.
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Compare notes with your running buddy on your next long run. Do you guys talk about #2 all the time?
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25 Funny Signs to Keep You Laughing at Your Next Race
Whether it's mile 2 or 12, we all need a pick-me-up at some point in the race. These hilarious signs do the trick.
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Top Workouts for Half Marathon PRs
Once you’re knocking down around 20 miles per week, these workouts can (and should) be added to your routine.
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Half Marathon Training Articles
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From always eating a Snickers bar the day before to wearing the same earrings for every race, here are 12 quirky rituals from pros and recreational ru
By Emilia Benton
The Benefits of Negative Visualization
How imagining disaster can help prepare you for victory.
By Rashelle Brown
13 Foods to Combat Post-Run Soreness
While stretching, self-massage and easing up on the pace for recovery runs are important parts of recovery, what you eat throughout your training cycl
By Emilia Benton
Destination Races Ideal for Turning Into a Vacation
Travel for the race, stay for an extended vacation. These destination races are high on our list for great weather, views and landscapes.
By ACTIVE.com
The Best Running Moments From 2018
From an American winning Boston to a Kenyan crushing the world record—and everything in between—2018 was a year for the record books.
By Megan Harrington
7 Ways to Have More Enjoyable Winter Long Runs
Logging double-digit runs during the winter can test even the most dedicated runner, but there are some tricks to make things a little easier.
By Megan Harrington
Our Best Post-Race Recovery Routine for Runners
What if we told you that just a few short moments of work on your body before heading to celebrate would result in noticeably reduced soreness in the
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