10 Tips for Beginning Runners to Choose a Training Plan
If you're a beginner who is enthusiastic about starting a running regimen but aren't clear on how to select and execute a training plan, this advic...
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How Much High-Intensity Training Do Runners Really Need?
The benefits of highintensity training are constantly being touted, but how much fast running do you need to improve? Active Expert Matt Fitzgerald...
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5 Ways to Keep Running Motivation High This Summer
Temps and humidity are soaring, and motivation is correspondingly low. But the fall racing season is a knockin,' so follow these five tips to keep ...
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10 Biggest 10Ks in the U.S.
According to Running USA, here are the 10 biggest 10Ks in the country. Sign up today.
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Boost Running Performance With Confidence-Building Workouts
Confidence can be a reliable predictor of performance, but you have to complete the right training first. These four workouts will get you ready fo...
By Matt Fitzgerald
How to Use Periodization to Achieve Your Running Goals
Do you use a handful of workouts over and over? Then you're likely not training and racing to your potential. Here's how to periodize your efforts ...
By Pete Rea
Your 12-Week Half-Marathon Training Plan
Fit singer, Ellie Goulding, shares her daybyday training plan that helped her breeze through the Nike Women Half Marathon. Plus: SELF shares 5K and...
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What to Do in the First Five Minutes After a Long Run
There's a better way to boost your recovery, prevent injuries, and ensure you're ready for your next workout after a long run than stretching. Find...
By Jason Fitzgerald
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