What's the Best Pace for Long Runs?

Complete all long runs at an easy pace, and your body to revert to that easy pace when you get tired on race day. Here's how to vary your long-run ...

By Caitlin Chock

How to Taper to Boost Performance

Tapering allows the body to recover and adapt to training stress. But, how much rest is enough, and what amount is too much?

By Jason R. Karp, Ph.D.

How New Runners Can Engage With the Running Community

As a new runner, it can be hard to find the motivation and information you need to keep at it. Tap into the running community to find both; here's ...

By Patrick McCrann

Michael Wardian's Ultrarunning Training and Racing Tips

Racing beyond the marathon requires extra focus on gear, nutrition and training, and strong mental fortitude. Elite ultrarunner Michael Wardian pro...

By Sabrina Grotewold

Transition to Ultrarunning: What You Need to Know

The allure of the ultra has spiked; with more runners checking 26.2-mile races off their bucket lists, many are looking beyond the marathon. Here's...

By Caitlin Chock

5 Race-Day Mistakes to Avoid

To attain race-day success, prepare yourself against these common disasters.

By Selene Yeager

Run Your Best Race: The Art of Peaking

The taper can create unnecessary pre-race stress: Are you running too much or too little the week before your goal event? Here's how to feel fresh,...

By Jason Fitzgerald

How to Create a Flexible Marathon Race Plan

Anything can happen on marathon race day. Train to be flexible on race day, and learn how to adapt to circumstances out of your control.

By Jeff Gaudette