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Workouts to Help You Run a Marathon PR
There's no wrong or right reason to run 26.2, but your goal for taking on the distance will determine how you go about it.
By Lori Nedescu, MS RD CSSD

The Best Speed Workouts for Beginners
If you're new to running (or have previously only logged miles for fun), speed work might be a little intimidating. It doesn't have to be.
By Megan Harrington

The Funniest Running T-Shirts
These funny shirts let you wear your love for running on your sleeve...or chest, back or stomach.
By Erica Schuckies

The ACTIVE Fall Running Shoe Guide
The ACTIVE.com team gathered and tested the newest road and trail running shoes to help you find the perfect pair for the upcoming season.
By ACTIVE.com

How to Deal With Race-Day Crowds
From the prerace expo to the finishing chute, here's how to manage crowds on race day.
By Michael Nystrom

Why I Run: From Deep Depression and Suicide Attempts to a 50-Race, Cross-Country Campaign
How running helped save one man's life.
By Nathan W

What's a Tune-Up Race and Should You Run One?
A tuneup race can mean different things to different runners.
By Megan Harrington

Fun Races to Run with Your Dog
Spend some quality time with your fourlegged companion at one of these dogfriendly races.
By Kolby Paxton

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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

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

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

Your 12-Week Half-Marathon Training Plan
Fit singer, Ellie Goulding, shares her daybyday training plan that helped her breeze through the Nike Women Half Marathon. Plus: SELF shares 5K and
By Jessica Cassity

Want to be a More Well-Rounded Runner? Run Less
Learn how to become a better runner with these tips from running coach Jamey Yon.
By Sosha Lewis

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

13 Essential Core Exercises for Runners
We know that to improve your running, you have to run. But don't overlook your core. These exercises should become part of your routine.
By Jason Fitzgerald

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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