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Infographic: How to Run Your Best 5K, Ever

Whether it's your first or your 10th 5K, why not make it your best race yet? Read on for everything you need to know about training, fueling, and r...

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Run Fast With Strides

Many adult runners become metronomes who can run marathon pace all day, yet can't run a 5K that correlates to their fitness. Change this by includi...

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How to Be Your Own Running Coach

If you want a fully customized training plan, you normally have to hire a coach. But, renowned running coach Greg McMillan shows you how to create ...

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7 Tried-and-True Tools for 10K Training

Want to train for your first 10K, or improve your race time? Include these seven foundations of distance running into your program, and you'll reac...

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How Advanced Runners Can PR in the 5K

Runners who already follow a structured training plan are going to be closer to their 5K potential than those who run easy a few times a week. But,...

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The 3-Month Marathon Training Plan

There isn't one perfect marathon training plan; you have to find one that works for your fitness level and goals. This 12week program is ideal for ...

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5K Races Just for Women

Whether you're an advance runner looking to improve your speed or a firsttime walker, these events are perfect for all levels.

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