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5 Unique Midnight Races
When the sun goes down and moon rises, it's time to lace up your shoes and head to your starting corral. These afterhours races will bring out your i
By Jessica Sebor

10 Race-Day Tips to Remember
Plan for success on race day with these tips.
By Kisar S. Dhillon

How to Train for Your First Ultra Marathon
Are you ready to tackle your first ultra? Use this training plan and valuable tips for a successful race.
By Dave Reid

Your Marathon Speedwork Plan for Success
Speed up your marathon with this 16week plan.
By Patrick McCrann

How to Run Wet Trails
Running wet and muddy trails can be fun if you follow these guidelines.
By Paul Jesse

Is Running While Pregnant Safe?
Pregnant and taking time off of running is a thing of the past. Women today lace up their shoes and hit the pavement, even run a marathon. Is this hea
By Jane McManus

5 Benefits of Running Alone
Running alone can have great training advantages. Here are five ways to get the most out of your solo runs.
By Trisha Reeves

Are You Ready to Run a Marathon?
Is it your goal to run a marathon? Find out if you're ready to tackle this grueling distance.
By Matt Forsman

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A Marathon Training Plan That Will Have You Ready for 26.2 Miles in 3 Months
This 12week marathon training program incorporates crosstraining and comes with builtin rest days, excellent for novice and intermediate runners.
By Greg McMillan

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

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

The Best Running Shoes for Every Type of Runner—From Beginner to Pro
We've reviewed the best running shoes fit for every type of runner. Check out our top picks, based on expert input and research.
By Olivia Jones

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

Prepare for an Ultramarathon with This 12-Week Training Plan
This 12week ultramarathon training program incorporates crosstraining and comes with builtin rest days, excellent for novice and intermediate runne
By Greg McMillan

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

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