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BowFlex T6 Treadmill Review - Your New Favorite Running Partner

This treadmill aims to be the training partner that gets you excited for every run, whether you're sprinting through intervals or just trying to ge...

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Tough Mudder is all about cohesive teamwork, pushing your physical limits and getting out of your comfort zone. Are you ready?

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Work Out Without Limits: What to Wear When You Train

Don't let anything come between you and a successful workout, especially what you're wearing. Find out how and what you can wear to improve your sw...

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Dress for Running Success: What to Wear for Spring Training

Don't let unpredictable spring weather slow you down. Hit the ground running with our guide for this unpredictable season.

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One Equals Two: Two Bangs for One Workout Buck

Want to get more out of your workouts? Try this new way to run a single workout for two benefits.

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What Time of Day Should You Run?

What time of day you run makes a difference in your performance. Find out when you should run and why.

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Gear Picks for Three Types of Runners

How long does it take you to get ready for a run? Whether you grab and go or like to accessorize all the way down to your heart rate monitor, we've...

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Scenic Spring Half Marathons in 2015

It's time to dust off the racing cobwebs after a long, cold winter. Try one of these scenic spring half marathons to get back into form.

By Hunter Hewitt

Destination Races to Do in 2015

Go on vacation and run a race at these exotic locations.

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A Generation on the Run: Reflections on More Than Three Decades of Running

How has running changed over the years, and what can you learn from history that will make you a better runner?

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