5K Training Tips for Beginners
If you're training for a 5K for the first time, or the first time in a long time, these five tips will put you on the right track to cross the fini...
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How to Balance Marathon Training With Life
Marathon training can feel allencompassing, but it doesn't have to be. Learn how to balance 26.2mile prep with life, work, setbacks and family.
By Greg Strosaker
How You Know You Are a Runner
How do you know that you're a runner? When certain habits become second nature, you've become one of us. Check out this fun look at runners' quirks.
By Sabrina Grotewold
The Importance of Running Well
Too many people rush into high mileage training programs and wind up injured. Learn to run well before you run more. Here's how.
By Justin Levine
Why Runners Need Spinning
Want to increase your fitness, but don't necessarily want to run more? Spinning is a great choice for runners; here's why.
By Laura Forman
5 Things to Expect As You Train for Your First 5K
Couch to 5K (C25K) programs are a great way to train without getting hurt. If you're nervous about starting, learn what to expect.
By Karen Janos
Distance Running: How Many Miles Should You Run?
One of the "rules" of distance running is that you must run lots of miles. Is this true, and how many miles do you need?
By Jason R. Karp, Ph.D.
Running Gear for Beginners: The Essential, Helpful and Fun
What gear to you need as a new runner, and can gadgets really motivate you to train? We separate the necessities from the niceities.
By Karen Janos
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