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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.
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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

7 Fun Kid-Friendly Races
Many standard 5Ks offer a shorterdistance option for kids, but these races are some that offer certain themes or unique spins to get kids excited to
By Emilia Benton

Here’s Why Summer’s a Great Time to Focus on Running a Fast 5K
You can find a local 5K just about any weekend throughout the hottest season, making it a great time to add speed work to your training.
By Emilia Benton

When Does Running Get Easier for Beginners?
When will running start to feel easier for beginners? Find out what you can do to adjust to the demands of running faster so you can experience the le
By Sabrina Grotewold

Avoid Knee Pain on Your Next Run With This Must-Know Routine
With this short, simple pre and postrun routine, you'll be sure to significantly squash those chances of a tweaked knee on your next run.
By The Run Experience

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

2 Pains in Your Shin That Might Not Be Shin Splints
Shin pain doesn't always mean you have shin splints. It might be a sign of some other problem. Here are two conditions that are sometimes mistakenly d
By Marlene Cimons, Runner's World

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

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

Essential Training Tips for Older Runners
Whether you're aiming for an agegroup win or just want feel good on your next jog, keep these training tips in mind.
By Megan Harrington

How to Introduce Your Dog to Running
Unlike human running partners, canine friends need special attention, especially when they're young. This advice will get your pup up and running with
By Laura Forman

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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

7 Fun Kid-Friendly Races Many standard 5Ks offer a shorterdistance option for kids, but these races are some that offer certain themes or unique spins to get kids excited to By Emilia Benton

Here’s Why Summer’s a Great Time to Focus on Running a Fast 5K You can find a local 5K just about any weekend throughout the hottest season, making it a great time to add speed work to your training. By Emilia Benton

When Does Running Get Easier for Beginners? When will running start to feel easier for beginners? Find out what you can do to adjust to the demands of running faster so you can experience the le By Sabrina Grotewold

Avoid Knee Pain on Your Next Run With This Must-Know Routine With this short, simple pre and postrun routine, you'll be sure to significantly squash those chances of a tweaked knee on your next run. By The Run Experience

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

2 Pains in Your Shin That Might Not Be Shin Splints Shin pain doesn't always mean you have shin splints. It might be a sign of some other problem. Here are two conditions that are sometimes mistakenly d By Marlene Cimons, Runner's World

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

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

Essential Training Tips for Older Runners Whether you're aiming for an agegroup win or just want feel good on your next jog, keep these training tips in mind. By Megan Harrington

How to Introduce Your Dog to Running Unlike human running partners, canine friends need special attention, especially when they're young. This advice will get your pup up and running with By Laura Forman

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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

7 Fun Kid-Friendly Races
Many standard 5Ks offer a shorterdistance option for kids, but these races are some that offer certain themes or unique spins to get kids excited to
By Emilia Benton

Here’s Why Summer’s a Great Time to Focus on Running a Fast 5K
You can find a local 5K just about any weekend throughout the hottest season, making it a great time to add speed work to your training.
By Emilia Benton

When Does Running Get Easier for Beginners?
When will running start to feel easier for beginners? Find out what you can do to adjust to the demands of running faster so you can experience the le
By Sabrina Grotewold

Avoid Knee Pain on Your Next Run With This Must-Know Routine
With this short, simple pre and postrun routine, you'll be sure to significantly squash those chances of a tweaked knee on your next run.
By The Run Experience

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

2 Pains in Your Shin That Might Not Be Shin Splints
Shin pain doesn't always mean you have shin splints. It might be a sign of some other problem. Here are two conditions that are sometimes mistakenly d
By Marlene Cimons, Runner's World

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

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

Essential Training Tips for Older Runners
Whether you're aiming for an agegroup win or just want feel good on your next jog, keep these training tips in mind.
By Megan Harrington

How to Introduce Your Dog to Running
Unlike human running partners, canine friends need special attention, especially when they're young. This advice will get your pup up and running with
By Laura Forman

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