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3 Hill Workouts for a Faster 5K

If you want to run down your 5K PR, try running uphill. These workouts will improve your strength and stamina while reducing your risk of injury.

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3 Half-Marathon Predictor Workouts

Don't find yourself at gun time sans a pacing strategy. Use these workouts to test your raceday tempo without overtaxing your body.

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3 Tips to Run at the Right Intensity

Changing the intensity when you run can help you achieve your desired fitness results. Here are the three key factors that determine intensity and ...

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4 Marathon-Specific Long-Run Workouts

While the long run is an essential component of marathon training, here's how to make sure the miles you log are aggressive, energyspecific efforts...

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How to Master the Long Run

A weekly run where you cover more distance than usual is a staple for all runners, no matter your goals or fitness level. Learn how to tackle long ...

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How to Prevent Overtraining

Overtraining is what happens when your body can't recover fast enough after repeated workouts, races and long runs. Avoid burnout with these tips.

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