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Heather Jackson Reflects on Impressive Kona Finish, Plans for Next Year
Charismatic Kona rookie, Heather Jackson, surpassed expectations with a fifth place finish at the 2015 IRONMAN World Championship.
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How to Help Prevent Breast Cancer
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Find out what one of our editors learned from a weekend with running icon Deena Kastor.
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RACE RECAP: 2015 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Records were broken and champions were crowned at the 2015 Chicago Marathon.
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RECAP: 2015 Reebok Spartan Race World Championships
Some of the fastest and toughest obstacle racers competed in the 2015 Spartan Race World Championships but who took home the title?
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2015 IRONMAN World Championship Demographics
More than 2,300 athletes will gather in KailuaKona, Hawai`i on October 10 for the most iconic endurance event in the world. Here are the numbers.
By LAVA Magazine

Understanding Resting Heart Rate: What It Is and Why It Matters
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11 Fun Basketball Games for Kids Besides H-O-R-S-E
No matter your child's skill level or shooting ability, he or she is sure to have fun playing one of these five basketball games.
By Brian Kendall and Angela Bekkala

The 7 Most Common Defenses in Football
To the amateur eye, how different defenses are set up on the football field can be confusing to grasp. Learn seven of the most common defensive for...
By Coach Hutchison

Brooks 2024 Fall Shoe Guide
You certainly can't go wrong with a new pair of Brooks. Here are some of our favorites.
By Stephen Gendreau

The 5 Most Common Offensive Formations in Football
With football season officially upon us, here’s a look at a handful of offensive formations that every parent should be familiar with.
By Kolby Paxton

10 Essential Strength Training Exercises for Cyclists
Whether you want to improve your speed and power or prevent injury, strength training should be a part of your weekly training regimen.
By Marc Lindsay

Asics 2024 Fall Shoe Guide
Check out the 2024 Active Fall Shoe Guide for Asics!
By Stephen Gendreau

10 Dynamic Warm Up Exercises for Youth Athletes
Ditch static stretching for these nine dynamic exercises that warm up the whole body for activity.
By Angela Bekkala

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Heather Jackson Reflects on Impressive Kona Finish, Plans for Next Year Charismatic Kona rookie, Heather Jackson, surpassed expectations with a fifth place finish at the 2015 IRONMAN World Championship. By Michael Nystrom

Embarrassing Admissions of a Mediocre Age Grouper As a now veteran of the sport, I look back and think: Did I really do that? By Betsy Langan

3 Amazing Athletes Who Survived Breast Cancer In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Active spoke to three female athletes who fought the battle against breast cancer and are now spreading ... By Ashley Lauretta

How to Help Prevent Breast Cancer Take a stand to cancer and control your health with these seven ways to prevent breast cancer. By Judi Sheppard Missett

5 Things I Learned From Running With Olympian Deena Kastor Find out what one of our editors learned from a weekend with running icon Deena Kastor. By Hunter Hewitt

RACE RECAP: 2015 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Records were broken and champions were crowned at the 2015 Chicago Marathon. By Erica Schuckies

RECAP: 2015 Reebok Spartan Race World Championships Some of the fastest and toughest obstacle racers competed in the 2015 Spartan Race World Championships but who took home the title? By Erica Schuckies

2015 IRONMAN World Championship Demographics More than 2,300 athletes will gather in KailuaKona, Hawai`i on October 10 for the most iconic endurance event in the world. Here are the numbers. By LAVA Magazine

Understanding Resting Heart Rate: What It Is and Why It Matters Curious about your resting heart rate and what it says about your health? Dive into this comprehensive guide to learn everything you need to know a... By Stephen Gendreau

11 Fun Basketball Games for Kids Besides H-O-R-S-E No matter your child's skill level or shooting ability, he or she is sure to have fun playing one of these five basketball games. By Brian Kendall and Angela Bekkala

The 7 Most Common Defenses in Football To the amateur eye, how different defenses are set up on the football field can be confusing to grasp. Learn seven of the most common defensive for... By Coach Hutchison

Brooks 2024 Fall Shoe Guide You certainly can't go wrong with a new pair of Brooks. Here are some of our favorites. By Stephen Gendreau

The 5 Most Common Offensive Formations in Football With football season officially upon us, here’s a look at a handful of offensive formations that every parent should be familiar with. By Kolby Paxton

10 Essential Strength Training Exercises for Cyclists Whether you want to improve your speed and power or prevent injury, strength training should be a part of your weekly training regimen. By Marc Lindsay

Asics 2024 Fall Shoe Guide Check out the 2024 Active Fall Shoe Guide for Asics! By Stephen Gendreau

10 Dynamic Warm Up Exercises for Youth Athletes Ditch static stretching for these nine dynamic exercises that warm up the whole body for activity. By Angela Bekkala

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Heather Jackson Reflects on Impressive Kona Finish, Plans for Next Year
Charismatic Kona rookie, Heather Jackson, surpassed expectations with a fifth place finish at the 2015 IRONMAN World Championship.
By Michael Nystrom

Embarrassing Admissions of a Mediocre Age Grouper
As a now veteran of the sport, I look back and think: Did I really do that?
By Betsy Langan

3 Amazing Athletes Who Survived Breast Cancer
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Active spoke to three female athletes who fought the battle against breast cancer and are now spreading ...
By Ashley Lauretta

How to Help Prevent Breast Cancer
Take a stand to cancer and control your health with these seven ways to prevent breast cancer.
By Judi Sheppard Missett

5 Things I Learned From Running With Olympian Deena Kastor
Find out what one of our editors learned from a weekend with running icon Deena Kastor.
By Hunter Hewitt

RACE RECAP: 2015 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Records were broken and champions were crowned at the 2015 Chicago Marathon.
By Erica Schuckies

RECAP: 2015 Reebok Spartan Race World Championships
Some of the fastest and toughest obstacle racers competed in the 2015 Spartan Race World Championships but who took home the title?
By Erica Schuckies

2015 IRONMAN World Championship Demographics
More than 2,300 athletes will gather in KailuaKona, Hawai`i on October 10 for the most iconic endurance event in the world. Here are the numbers.
By LAVA Magazine

Understanding Resting Heart Rate: What It Is and Why It Matters
Curious about your resting heart rate and what it says about your health? Dive into this comprehensive guide to learn everything you need to know a...
By Stephen Gendreau

11 Fun Basketball Games for Kids Besides H-O-R-S-E
No matter your child's skill level or shooting ability, he or she is sure to have fun playing one of these five basketball games.
By Brian Kendall and Angela Bekkala

The 7 Most Common Defenses in Football
To the amateur eye, how different defenses are set up on the football field can be confusing to grasp. Learn seven of the most common defensive for...
By Coach Hutchison

Brooks 2024 Fall Shoe Guide
You certainly can't go wrong with a new pair of Brooks. Here are some of our favorites.
By Stephen Gendreau

The 5 Most Common Offensive Formations in Football
With football season officially upon us, here’s a look at a handful of offensive formations that every parent should be familiar with.
By Kolby Paxton

10 Essential Strength Training Exercises for Cyclists
Whether you want to improve your speed and power or prevent injury, strength training should be a part of your weekly training regimen.
By Marc Lindsay

Asics 2024 Fall Shoe Guide
Check out the 2024 Active Fall Shoe Guide for Asics!
By Stephen Gendreau

10 Dynamic Warm Up Exercises for Youth Athletes
Ditch static stretching for these nine dynamic exercises that warm up the whole body for activity.
By Angela Bekkala

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