The Ultimate Runner's Holiday Gift Guide
Here are ACTIVE's picks for Holiday Gifts for the runner in your life.
Transition to Ultrarunning: What You Need to Know
The allure of the ultra has spiked; with more runners checking 26.2-mile races off their bucket lists, many are looking beyond the marathon. Here's...
Run Your Best Race: The Art of Peaking
The taper can create unnecessary pre-race stress: Are you running too much or too little the week before your goal event? Here's how to feel fresh,...
Four Valuable Marathon Lessons
Cross the finish line of your first or next marathon feeling fine with these four stalwart tips from coach Jay Johnson.
5 Strategies to Nail Back-to-Back Races
Running back-to-back races is an increasingly popular endeavor, albeit slightly nutty. Whether they're in the same day or same weekend, these strat...
How to Train for Ups and Downs in Trail Running
Conquer the uphills and downhills so frequently found on trails with these six tips from running coach Jason Karp. Learn how to run strong uphill a...
Half Marathon Specific Workouts
Hope to run your first or best half marathon? Both beginners and experienced distance runners should complete half marathon specific workouts to pr...
5 Lessons Learned From a Bad Run
Lessons can be learned from a bad run or workout. Follow these five tips to bounce back and use the discouragement as motivation.
6 Fartlek Workouts for 3 Training Phases
Fartlek workouts train the body to switch gears and recruit different muscle fibers. Try these six workouts from ZAP Fitness head coach Pete Rea to...