How to Complete a 6-hour Marathon
If you have ever wanted to finish a marathon, but hate the idea of running 26.2 miles, this plan will get you to the finish line just before the cu...
By Rashelle Brown
Marathon Training Articles
22 Essential Pieces of Marathon Training Advice
If the marathon were easy, the accomplishment wouldn't be as coveted. These 22 pieces of expert advice will help you get through training, racing a...
By Sabrina Grotewold
Compression Gear: Help or Hype?
Find out whether compression gear can really improve performance and speed recovery.
By Rashelle Brown
Preparing Your Body Now for Marathon Season
Thousands of runners will line up for a chance to experience the agony and ecstasy of a marathon this spring. Here’s what you need to know to prepa...
By Jason Saltmarsh
A Marathon Training Approach for a PR
As runners mature in the marathon distance, many seek that nextlevel performance, which requires a nextlevel approach.
By Pete Rea
The Life-Changing Magic of Decluttering Your Running Gear
Can ditching my smelly old running tshirts nab me a new PR?
By Jennifer Fox
Bench to 5K: I Replaced Football with Running—and Learned to Love It
I used to hate running. Now I’m the running editor at ACTIVE.com, and I’m training for my first marathon. So, what happened?
By Kolby Paxton
The State of Running: What Do You Have in Common with the Average Runner?
Running USA’s annual survey shows Americans run 20 miles per week, tend to stick to their favorite shoe brands and never leave home without a phone.
By Kolby Paxton
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