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Odor Elimination: How to Kick Funk to the Curb

Get rid of odors in shoes, bottles, and laundry with Arm & Hammer Odor Busterz, Bottle Blasterz, and Nonaste Laundry Detergent.

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Salomon Introduces The GRVL Concept - A Hybrid "Super Show" Built For The Road And Beyond

Discover the blending of the explosive cushioning of road running “super shoes” with a grippy, gravel-tuned grip and protection.

Reasons To Be A Mother Runner

Moms have every reason to put running on the back burner, but continuing to lace up and hit the pavement can be the best thing a runner mother can ...

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The Big Benefits of Trail Running

Here are four reasons to take up trail running this season and three precautions to take if you do.

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How to Optimize Your Marathon Fuel Use

Prevent the proverbial marathon bonk by becoming more fuel-efficient. Here's how.

By Jason Fitzgerald

4 Ways to Benefit From Treadmill Workouts

Tired of the treadmill? Here are some tips to align treadmill workouts with your goals and make them more interesting.

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Top 2014 Turkey Day Races

Give thanks for a healthy body and sign up for a turkey trot on Thanksgiving Day.

By Mackenzie Lobby Havey

A Surprising Way to Reduce Your Risk of Running Injuries

Recent research has poked holes into the long-held belief that running more leads to injuries. Here's why you might be training the wrong way.

By Matt Fitzgerald

The Newbie Runner Diaries: Half Marathon Training Plan

Active.com editor Hunter Hewitt shares his training plan as he prepares for his first half marathon.

By Hunter Hewitt

When to Return to Running After a Marathon

In reality, there's no exact formula to follow for recovery after a marathon. The best guide is simply tuning in and listening to your body.

By Runner's World

How Many Calories Do You Burn Running a Marathon?

Find out how many calories all of the participants in the New York City Marathon will burn, plus the caloric content of typical post-race celebrato...

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

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