2 Workout Plans for a Race-Week Taper

Achieve your PR dreams with a perfectly-planned taper. From 5K to 26.2 miles, these two plans will help keep your legs feeling fine leading up to t...

By Alex Hutchinson

How the Pros Stay Lean

Trimming down for peak performance is tricky, even for the pros. Take cues from successful elites to reach your ideal racing weight.

By Matt Fitzgerald

4 Marathon Tapering Mistakes to Avoid

The big race is coming up, but you're not sure how to plan the all-important taper. Learn the common mistakes to avoid and follow a basic race-week...

By Jenny Hadfield

How to Execute a Run/Walk Program Properly

New to running, or want to make a comeback, but aren't sure how to start? Try this run/walk program based on gradual, smart progression.

By Marion Herring

8 Baby Steps to the Marathon for Beginners

Want to know the secret to finishing your first marathon? Baby steps. Coach Patrick McCrann shows you how to take them.

By Patrick McCrann

One Runner's Journey of Self-Discovery

David Finland always loved running, but it wasn't until he joined the Special Olympics track program that he really started to hone his craft.

By Mackenzie Lobby

5 Golden Rules of Marathon Recovery

Heal faster post-26.2, and make a strong comeback to running with these five golden rules of marathon recovery. Coach Jay Johnson reveals what to do.

By Jay Johnson

6 Ways to Copy the Offseason Breaks of Elite Runners

After months of hard training, your body needs a rest. When it comes to recovery, you can learn a lot from elite runners.

By Jay Johnson