How to Choose a Marathon That's Best for You
Learn the four factors critical to selecting a longerdistance race.
By Pete Rea, ZAP Fitness
Marathon Training Articles
12 Runners Share Their Unique Pre-Race Rituals
From always eating a Snickers bar the day before to wearing the same earrings for every race, here are 12 quirky rituals from pros and recreational ru
By Emilia Benton
The Benefits of Negative Visualization
How imagining disaster can help prepare you for victory.
By Rashelle Brown
Is Running a Marathon Healthy?
We weigh the pros and the cons and tell you what you can do to stay as healthy as possible if you do embark on a 26.2.
By The Run Experience
13 Foods to Combat Post-Run Soreness
While stretching, selfmassage and easing up on the pace for recovery runs are important parts of recovery, what you eat throughout your training cycl
By Emilia Benton
6 Treadmill Tips You've Probably Never Heard
If you run on a treadmill often, you might think you know all the tricks and tips. But we bet you haven't tried these.
By Megan Harrington
Destination Races Ideal for Turning Into a Vacation
Travel for the race, stay for an extended vacation. These destination races are high on our list for great weather, views and landscapes.
By ACTIVE.com
3 Winter Treadmill Workouts That Are Actually Fun
You're almost guaranteed to spend time on the treadmill this winter. The least you can do is make it fun.
By Megan Harrington
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