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10 Ways Endurance Athletes Can Use AI to Train Smarter and Perform Better

AI can't run the miles for you, but it can turn scattered training data into real insight. This guide covers ten practical ways to use AI as a trai...

By Lori Russell

How to Join a Local Running Club: From a Guy Who's Joined 100+

One Charlotte runner set out to try all 115 local run clubs in his city — and came away with a simple playbook for anyone hesitant to show up to th...

By Sarah Harris

Meet Trailpeak: Teva's First Daily Trail Running Shoe

Teva just stepped out of sandals and onto singletrack. Co-created with two Teva Bureau of Adventure ultrarunners across 1,500 testing miles, the Tr...

By Stephen Gendreau

Salomon Introduces the Aero Blaze 4 GRVL and GRVL GTX

Salomon's do-it-all Aero Blaze daily trainer just got a gravel-ready upgrade — and for the first time, a waterproof one too. Here's how the new Aer...

By Stephen Gendreau

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How to Prepare for Multi-Day Racing

Training for multi-day racing presents a unique challenge, but the principles remain the same.

By Jason Saltmarsh

How Does Upper Body Weight Impact Running Performance?

Heads up, gym rats: Should you put down those barbells?

By Jennifer Fox

Running a Marathon is a Lot Like Marriage

Marriage and marathons are two of life’s most challenging—and rewarding—commitments.

By Dorothy Beal

How to Complete a 6-hour Marathon

If you have ever wanted to finish a marathon, but hate the idea of running 26.2 miles, this plan will get you to the finish line just before the cu...

By Rashelle Brown

A Marathon Training Approach for a PR

As runners mature in the marathon distance, many seek that next-level performance, which requires a next-level approach.

By Pete Rea

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?

By Kolby Paxton

The State of Running: What Do You Have in Common with the Average Runner?

Running USA’s annual survey shows Americans run 20 miles per week, tend to stick to their favorite shoe brands and never leave home without a phone.

By Kolby Paxton

A Simple Marathon Training Plan for Beginners

This simple marathon training plan lays out an intelligent beginners approach to the final few months of marathon training and addresses common err...

By Pete Rea

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