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10 Rules to Run Your Best Race

Race performance isn't just about training, it's also about the things you do on the days leading up to the race. Follow these rules to run your be...

By Nicole Weidensaul

The Top 5 Tips for the Average Runner

Level up your running with these tips from a top running coach.

By Rashelle Brown

7 Reasons Your Next Race Should Be a Tough Mudder

Tough Mudder is all about cohesive teamwork, pushing your physical limits and getting out of your comfort zone. Are you ready?

By Nikki Chavanelle

Brooks Glycerin Max 2: Max Cushion, Max Comfort, and (Mostly) Max Enjoyment

The Brooks Glycerin Max 2 arrives with huge expectations, especially for runners who fell hard for the original iteration.

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Inside the 2014 Nike Women's Half Marathon

Thousands of participants took to the streets of San Francisco and ran 13.1 miles of hills just to wrap their hands around the famous Tiffany's nec...

By Fara Rosenzweig

5K Training: What to Eat for Race-Day Success

Just because you're running 3.1 miles doesn't mean you can ignore nutrition. Train smart for your 5K with the right meal plan.

By Emily Brown

Three Methods for Improving Resistance to Fatigue

If you want to improve your ability to run harder for longer, scientific research suggests these three methods to become more competitive.

By Owen Anderson

Can Strength Training (Really) Make You a Faster Runner?

Strength and core training have become the new buzzwords in running. Do they really give you faster PRs?

By Jason R. Karp, Ph.D.

How to Run by Feel

How to break away from the GPS and run according to your body for better results.

By Jason Fitzgerald

Equating Treadmill and Outdoor Running

Many runners do their workouts on a treadmill. But can you equate treadmill workouts to outdoor running? The answer is not what you think.

By Matt Fitzgerald

How to Get Rid of Runner's Cramps

If you've ever gotten a cramp while running, you know how horrible it can be. Find out how to prevent and get rid of those nasty runner's cramps.

By Jason R. Karp, Ph.D.

Running Got You Tired? Don't Blame Your Lungs

Think your lungs aren't fit for running? Get the truth about the role of your lungs and what you can do when you're out of breath.

By Jason R. Karp, Ph.D.

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