The Ultimate Runner's Holiday Gift Guide
Here are ACTIVE's picks for Holiday Gifts for the runner in your life.
How Much Marathon Training Do You Really Need?
How much training do you need for a marathon? According to coach Pete Rea, 26.2-mile prep should be inversely proportional to your fitness. Find ou...
How to Improve VO2 Max
Runners can improve VO2 max with mileage and interval training, but how many miles and how much intensity? Depends on how much you want to improve.
Beat the Competition at Your Next Race With Fartlek Workouts
If train your body to fartlek, or surge, in a race, you can use it to try to beat your competition. These three workouts can help.
How Beginners Can Make Running a Healthy Habit
It takes us about six to eight weeks to form a habit. Learn how to make running a healthy habit that you stick to for as long as possible.
A Better Pre-Run Warm-Up: 5 Moves in 20 Minutes
An inappropriate warm-up often leads to a slower workout. Prime your body to run optimally with this warm-up designed by coach Jay Johnson.
14 Tips to Prepare for Your First 5K
Running your first 5K can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be. Prepare like a seasoned racer with these tips.
How Runners Can Prevent Achilles Tendon and Calf Injuries
A runner's reality comes with creaks and squeaks, but warding off common injuries such as Achilles tendonitis and calf pain is easy with these thre...
Challenge Yourself With Treadmill Hill Workouts
Do you prefer running outside versus training on a treadmill? Incorporating treadmill hill training can help you become a stronger runner.