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How Running with Music Changed My Life
When training and tenacity aren’t enough, music is there to get me to the finish line.
By Megan Harrington

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8-Week Half Marathon Training Plan
It's time to put your half marathon plans into action. Here's how to run 13.1 with only two months of training.
By Megan Harrington

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Marathon Training and Recovery Advice
These Marathon training tips and recovery advises are useful for both beginner and experienced runners.
By Active.com

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Half Marathon Training Tips for Beginner and Experienced Athletes
These Half Marathon training tips are useful for both beginner and experienced runners.
By Active.com

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21 Foods That Will Fuel Your Marathon Training
Successful training isn't just about tempo and long runs—how you fuel your body is important, too.
By Megan Harrington

Strategy and Planning for Your Next Race
Strategies for your next Running, Cycling & Triathlon race.
By Active.com

8 Reasons to Run a Rock 'n' Roll Race
Live music, cheering spectators and killer post-race parties are just a few reasons why your next race should be a Rock 'n' Roll race.
By Monica Olivas

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Veteran and Ultramarathoner Billy Richards Will Inspire Your Next Race
Proudly bearing an American flag, U.S. Marine Corps and Army veteran Billy Richards runs to deliver a powerful message.
By Theresa Juva-Brown

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Your 12-Week Half-Marathon Training Plan
Fit singer, Ellie Goulding, shares her day-by-day training plan that helped her breeze through the Nike Women Half Marathon. Plus: SELF shares 5K and
By Jessica Cassity

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

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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You Know You're a Runner When...
Running is a lifestyle and once you’re hooked, it’s hard to break loose. How many of these can you relate to?
By Erica Schuckies

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4 Common Causes of Unexplained Fatigue and How to Troubleshoot Them
If you’ve bee struggling through runs for weeks with unexplained fatigue, one of these common issues could be the cause.
By Jennifer Fox

37 Mistakes Runners Can't Stop Making
In a perfect world, we'd train hard, race smart and recover well. In reality, we fall prey to the same errors over and over.
By Cindy Kuzma, Runner's World

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What I Wish I Had Known Before My First Marathon
Millions of experienced runners have shared what they wish they’d been told before running their first marathon, so you’ll know what’s coming.
By Nikki Chavanelle

5 Phases of Stress Fracture Recovery
Stress fractures can take weeks or months to heal. This five-phase recovery plan will get you back on the roads without setbacks.
By Marion Herring

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Jason Fitzgerald

Jason is a USA Track & Field certified coach and creator of Strength Running, a Greatist "Must Read Health & Fitness Blog" of 2013 that hosts over 150,000 monthly readers.