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9 Keys to Running Your Best 10K
The 10K is a grind; it's difficult to run this distance well if you don't have a plan. Learn how to create the best race strategy for you, no matte...
By Jay Johnson

3 Reasons Runners Should Perform Core Workouts
If running is all you do, you're missing out on a variety of crosstraining benefits. Read these three reasons why core exercises will improve your ...
By Jason Fitzgerald

When Does Running Get Easier for Beginners?
When will running start to feel easier for beginners? Find out what you can do to adjust to the demands of running faster so you can experience the...
By Sabrina Grotewold

7 Best Plyometric Exercises to Improve Running Economy
Boost your power, increase strength and improve running economy with plyometric exercises. Complete these seven moves just once a week to reap thes...
By Jeff Gaudette

The Ultimate 5K Training Plan for Beginners
If you've run a couple of 5Ks and you want to run faster, you need a solid training plan. Here are the key elements that you need to structure your...
By Jay Johnson

4 Ways to Run Faster After Age 40
If you think it's impossible to run fast after the age of 40, you're not doing the right things. Active Expert Matt Fitzgerald reveals his secrets ...
By Matt Fitzgerald

How to Train to Run Your Half Marathon PR
Do you want to run your fastest half marathon ever this season? Follow this sound, progressive approach, and you could achieve your half PR in thre...
By Greg Strosaker

5K or 10K: Which Distance Should Beginners Run First?
Racing is an exciting part of being a runner, but if you're a beginner, which distance should you choose? Coach Jay Johnson helps you decide.
By Jay Johnson

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7 Games to Make Running Fun for Kids
Try these fun running games to get kids excited about exercise–and away from their screens.
By Jennifer Fox

Understanding Resting Heart Rate: What It Is and Why It Matters
Curious about your resting heart rate and what it says about your health? Dive into this comprehensive guide to learn everything you need to know a...
By Stephen Gendreau

6 Reasons to Encourage Your Child to Run
Running can build confidence and teach important lessons about health and fitness. Here are six more reasons to encourage your child to run.
By Sharon Wilhelm

Perfect Fit, Perfect Run
Have you ever felt that familiar twinge in your foot after a run? Or perhaps you've experienced unexpected discomfort or blisters? The culprit migh...
By Stephen Gendreau

10 Things Runners Should Never Do
Whether you're a beginner or an elite runner, improving your performance isn't just about what you should do.
By Marc Lindsay

7 Reasons Your Next Race Should Be a Tough Mudder
Tough Mudder is all about cohesive teamwork, pushing your physical limits and getting out of your comfort zone. Are you ready?
By Nikki Chavanelle

Here's How Running Affects Your Heart
Common knowledge tells us running is good for our cardiovascular system, but what's really going on inside our chest?
By Kim Dinan

16 Things the Best Runners Do Every Day
Every runner has their own routine and distinct way of doing things, but the very best share common habits that separate them from the pack.
By Megan Harrington

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Pete Rea has been the head coach at ZAP Fitness, a Reebok-sponsored Team USA Training Center, since the facility's opening in 2002