What to Eat During an Ultra
The foods you eat to fuel for an ultra can either help or hurt your race day performance. Here are some tips to help you choose wisely.
By Reese Ruland
Marathon Training Articles
How to Increase Metabolism During Marathon Training
If you think marathon prep gives you a license to stuff your face, think again. Learn how to balance the metabolic effects of training to stay lean.
By Matt Fitzgerald
How to Run a Faster 5K
Once you feel like you're just about ready for your 5K, it's time to start paying closer attention to your time. Try these six tips to run your nex...
By Michele Gonzalez
10 Reasons Why Marathons are the Best Distance
Marathons are the ultimate goal on many runners' todo lists. Check one off and you could find yourself addicted. Here's why the 26.2mile distance i...
By Megan Harrington
What Happened to Race Goody Bags?
Koozies, magnets, product samples, stickers... what happened to the good ol' days where race swag bags actually excited you?
By Runner's World
The State of Running in 2015
The sport of running remains hot after an alltime popularity high in 2014. Here are even more statistics on running activity in the United States.
By Erica Schuckies
How to Add Race Simulation Long Runs to Your Marathon Training
These taxing workouts are best reserved for experienced marathoners looking to improve their finishing times.
By Jenny Hadfield | Runner's World
How to Perfect Pacing for Running
Even the most seasoned runners can get pacing wrong. Take this advice to perfect your race day pace and get your next PR.
By Amanda Casanova
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