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Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38 Review: A New Take on a Classic Running Shoe
With minor tweaks in the right places and some throwback features that get back to basics, the Pegasus 38 running shoes should satisfy the casual and
By Marco Frey

Our Top Tips to Crush Your First Half Marathon
Prepare to put your body and mind to the test. With these tips and pieces of wisdom, you can conquer a half marathon and have an awesome experience.
By Ali Nolan

8 Week Half Marathon Training Plan
Ready to run a half marathon? Use this 8week half marathon training plan to get ready to race 13.1 miles in just two months.
By Megan Harrington

How to Train for a Half Marathon
Whether you are a newbie or an advanced runner looking for a new approach or PR, we have the knowledge you need in this half marathon training guide.
By Ali Nolan

The 25 Best Half Marathons in the United States
Are you ready to run? Here are 25 of the best half marathon races in the country that are sure to offer something for everyone.
By Ali Nolan

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

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

How to Go From Zero to Marathon in Six Months
If you're a marathon newbie or have been out of the game for a while, you need a smart training approach to get on the 26.2mile saddle.
By Pete Rea

The 25 Best Half Marathons in the United States
Are you ready to run? Here are 25 of the best half marathon races in the country that are sure to offer something for everyone.
By Ali Nolan

Half Marathon Pacing Strategies
Develop and execute a rightforyou half marathon race plan to achieve your personal best. Here's how.
By Jeff Gaudette

15 Self-Defense Products Every Runner Should Know About
We hope you never need most of the products on this list, but with runner safety at a premium, here are some items worth considering.
By Jackie Veling & Kolby Paxton

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

13 Essential Core Exercises for Runners
We know that to improve your running, you have to run. But don't overlook your core. These exercises should become part of your routine.
By Jason Fitzgerald

Best Gifts for Runners: Your Guide to Giving the Latest and Greatest Gear
ACTIVE.com's 2022 comprehensive gift guide for runners has new gear, innovative accessories, and unique present ideas for the special runner in your l
By Ali Nolan

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

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Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38 Review: A New Take on a Classic Running Shoe With minor tweaks in the right places and some throwback features that get back to basics, the Pegasus 38 running shoes should satisfy the casual and By Marco Frey

Our Top Tips to Crush Your First Half Marathon Prepare to put your body and mind to the test. With these tips and pieces of wisdom, you can conquer a half marathon and have an awesome experience. By Ali Nolan

8 Week Half Marathon Training Plan Ready to run a half marathon? Use this 8week half marathon training plan to get ready to race 13.1 miles in just two months. By Megan Harrington

8 Week Half Marathon Training Plan Ready to run a half marathon? Use this 8week half marathon training plan to get ready to race 13.1 miles in just two months. By Megan Harrington

How to Train for a Half Marathon Whether you are a newbie or an advanced runner looking for a new approach or PR, we have the knowledge you need in this half marathon training guide. By Ali Nolan

The 25 Best Half Marathons in the United States Are you ready to run? Here are 25 of the best half marathon races in the country that are sure to offer something for everyone. By Ali Nolan

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

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

How to Go From Zero to Marathon in Six Months If you're a marathon newbie or have been out of the game for a while, you need a smart training approach to get on the 26.2mile saddle. By Pete Rea

The 25 Best Half Marathons in the United States Are you ready to run? Here are 25 of the best half marathon races in the country that are sure to offer something for everyone. By Ali Nolan

Half Marathon Pacing Strategies Develop and execute a rightforyou half marathon race plan to achieve your personal best. Here's how. By Jeff Gaudette

15 Self-Defense Products Every Runner Should Know About We hope you never need most of the products on this list, but with runner safety at a premium, here are some items worth considering. By Jackie Veling &amp; Kolby Paxton

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

13 Essential Core Exercises for Runners We know that to improve your running, you have to run. But don't overlook your core. These exercises should become part of your routine. By Jason Fitzgerald

Best Gifts for Runners: Your Guide to Giving the Latest and Greatest Gear ACTIVE.com's 2022 comprehensive gift guide for runners has new gear, innovative accessories, and unique present ideas for the special runner in your l By Ali Nolan

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

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Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38 Review: A New Take on a Classic Running Shoe
With minor tweaks in the right places and some throwback features that get back to basics, the Pegasus 38 running shoes should satisfy the casual and
By Marco Frey

Our Top Tips to Crush Your First Half Marathon
Prepare to put your body and mind to the test. With these tips and pieces of wisdom, you can conquer a half marathon and have an awesome experience.
By Ali Nolan

8 Week Half Marathon Training Plan
Ready to run a half marathon? Use this 8week half marathon training plan to get ready to race 13.1 miles in just two months.
By Megan Harrington

8 Week Half Marathon Training Plan
Ready to run a half marathon? Use this 8week half marathon training plan to get ready to race 13.1 miles in just two months.
By Megan Harrington

How to Train for a Half Marathon
Whether you are a newbie or an advanced runner looking for a new approach or PR, we have the knowledge you need in this half marathon training guide.
By Ali Nolan

The 25 Best Half Marathons in the United States
Are you ready to run? Here are 25 of the best half marathon races in the country that are sure to offer something for everyone.
By Ali Nolan

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

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

How to Go From Zero to Marathon in Six Months
If you're a marathon newbie or have been out of the game for a while, you need a smart training approach to get on the 26.2mile saddle.
By Pete Rea

The 25 Best Half Marathons in the United States
Are you ready to run? Here are 25 of the best half marathon races in the country that are sure to offer something for everyone.
By Ali Nolan

Half Marathon Pacing Strategies
Develop and execute a rightforyou half marathon race plan to achieve your personal best. Here's how.
By Jeff Gaudette

15 Self-Defense Products Every Runner Should Know About
We hope you never need most of the products on this list, but with runner safety at a premium, here are some items worth considering.
By Jackie Veling & Kolby Paxton

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

13 Essential Core Exercises for Runners
We know that to improve your running, you have to run. But don't overlook your core. These exercises should become part of your routine.
By Jason Fitzgerald

Best Gifts for Runners: Your Guide to Giving the Latest and Greatest Gear
ACTIVE.com's 2022 comprehensive gift guide for runners has new gear, innovative accessories, and unique present ideas for the special runner in your l
By Ali Nolan

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

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