Labor Day Runs
Say goodbye to summer the right way with one of these popular Labor Day runs.
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5 Foods to Improve Your Running
Want to run faster and look fitter? The secret may be hiding in your grocery store.
By Mackenzie Lobby, MSThe Power of Pace & Heart Rate Training
What is your athletic goal? Do you want to set a marathon PR or do you want to lose 5 pounds? Have you always wanted to see what's around that next...
By Jesse Darley
Mysteries of the Running Shoe Revealed
Delve into the depths of your running shoe to better understand how to find and purchase your ideal pair.
By Josh Clark
How to Mix Up Your Running Routine With Cross-Training
Sure, running is the greatest sport in the world, but it's still not the beall and endall of fitness. Adding some crosstraining activities will mak...
By Josh Clark
Stay Loose: Stretches for Runners
Incorporate the Cool Running stretching routine into your workouts to reduce muscle soreness and prevent injury.
By Josh ClarkSpeed, Strength and Power Training for the Distance Athlete
An area that is not well understood in distance running circles is the benefit of speed, strength and power training to aid in endurance performance.
By Adrian Faccioni, GPSports Systems
The Runner's Diet
Eating is one of the sublime pleasures of life, right up there with running. If you run well and eat well, you're a happy person indeed; but what d...
By Josh Clark
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