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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

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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

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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

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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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