2 Workout Plans for a Race-Week Taper
Achieve your PR dreams with a perfectlyplanned taper. From 5K to 26.2 miles, these two plans will help keep your legs feeling fine leading up to th...
By Alex HutchinsonRunning Articles & Advice
How the Pros Stay Lean
Trimming down for peak performance is tricky, even for the pros. Take cues from successful elites to reach your ideal racing weight.
By Matt Fitzgerald
4 Marathon Tapering Mistakes to Avoid
The big race is coming up, but you're not sure how to plan the allimportant taper. Learn the common mistakes to avoid and follow a basic raceweek t...
By Jenny Hadfield
How to Complete High-Intensity Interval Hill Workouts
If you're looking to torch some serious calories and boost your fitness, give highintensity hill intervals a try. This beginnerfriendly approach wi...
By David Dack
How to Execute a Run/Walk Program Properly
New to running, or want to make a comeback, but aren't sure how to start? Try this run/walk program based on gradual, smart progression.
By Marion Herring and Dr. Robert Green
8 Baby Steps to the Marathon for Beginners
Want to know the secret to finishing your first marathon? Baby steps. Coach Patrick McCrann shows you how to take them.
By Patrick McCrann
One Runner's Journey of Self-Discovery
David Finland always loved running, but it wasn't until he joined the Special Olympics track program that he really started to hone his craft.
By Mackenzie Lobby
Basic Gear for a Beginning Runner
One of the best things about running is how little equipment it requires. Let's discuss what you need and what you don't as a new runner.
By Josh Clark
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