5 Ways to Keep Running Motivation High This Summer
Temps and humidity are soaring, and motivation is correspondingly low. But the fall racing season is a knockin,' so follow these five tips to keep ...
By Dimity McDowell, Runner's World
Marathon Training Articles
Runners and Weak Hips: 5 Hip-Strengthening Exercises
The hips stabilize each leg during the stance phase of the running gait, so strength in this area is vital to avoid injuries. These five moves will...
By Mackenzie Lobby
10 Biggest 10Ks in the U.S.
According to Running USA, here are the 10 biggest 10Ks in the country. Sign up today.
By Vanessa Rodriguez Active.com
Boost Running Performance With Confidence-Building Workouts
Confidence can be a reliable predictor of performance, but you have to complete the right training first. These four workouts will get you ready fo...
By Matt Fitzgerald
How to Use Periodization to Achieve Your Running Goals
Do you use a handful of workouts over and over? Then you're likely not training and racing to your potential. Here's how to periodize your efforts ...
By Pete Rea
Your 12-Week Half-Marathon Training Plan
Fit singer, Ellie Goulding, shares her daybyday training plan that helped her breeze through the Nike Women Half Marathon. Plus: SELF shares 5K and...
By Jessica Cassity
What to Do in the First Five Minutes After a Long Run
There's a better way to boost your recovery, prevent injuries, and ensure you're ready for your next workout after a long run than stretching. Find...
By Jason Fitzgerald
3 Benefits of Increasing Your Running Cadence
Your running cadence, or number of strides, can impact how fast you run and how often you get injured. Learn how to practice the optimal cadence.
By Danny Dreyer, Creator and Founder of Chi Running
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