The Dos and Don'ts of Race-Day Etiquette

A start-to-finish beginner's guide—or veteran's refresher course—to the do's and don'ts of race-day etiquette.

By Jen A. Miller

4 Speed Workouts for Beginners

Jump into speed workouts full throttle as a beginner, and you're destined for injury. This more gradual approach will have you running faster in no...

By Jason Fitzgerald

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