Running Shoe Types and Parts Defined
With the hundreds of running shoe options you have to choose from, deciphering the parts and types of shoes is half the battle.
By Amanda CasanovaRunning Articles & Advice
5 Whole-Food Alternatives to Sports Products
Whole foods can do what sports products do and oftentimes with fewer ingredients. These five are worth trying.
By Brooke Schohl, MS, RD
The Best Way to Fuel an Ultra-Distance Race
Performance starts with fuel. It's critical to create a nutrition plan so you make the right choices before and during your race. These tips will h...
By Nancy Clark, MS RD CSSD
How to Avoid and Push Past "The Wall"
All endurance athletes dread the phenomenon known as "hitting the wall." Here's how runners can avoid and push past it.
By Erica Schuckies
Should You Fast or Eat Before a Run?
Eating before a run can help or hurt your workout, depending on a number of factors. Decode your perfect prerun fuel plan with this advice.
By Emily Brown
When and How to Hydrate for a Run
Proper hydration before, during and after a run is imperative to meeting your goals. Follow these simple steps to stay hydrated and perform at your...
By Rebecca Siekmann
10 Foods to Fuel a 5K
Preparing for your next 5K isn't just about lacing up and logging miles. These 10 foods can help you set the stage for a personal record on race day.
By Shoshana Pritzker
The Role of Carbohydrates in Recovery
Most athletes know that protein is important for recovery. But carbs are just as important. Here's why.
By Eve Pearson
Browse Running Categories
Get ACTIVE on the Go
Couch to 5K®
The best way to get new runners off the couch and across the finish line of their first 5K.
Available for iOS | Android
