5 Exercises to Get You Ready for a 5K
Strength work is the backbone of great endurance training. These five exercises will develop the power, agility and muscle you need to run a fast 5K.
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Marathon Training Articles
3 Keys to Marathon Training
What are your marathon training goals? If you don't have any, you won't get very far. Learn the three essentials of 26.2mile prep to get on the rig...
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10 Tips for Beginning Runners to Choose a Training Plan
If you're a beginner who is enthusiastic about starting a running regimen but aren't clear on how to select and execute a training plan, this advic...
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How Much High-Intensity Training Do Runners Really Need?
The benefits of highintensity training are constantly being touted, but how much fast running do you need to improve? Active Expert Matt Fitzgerald...
By Matt Fitzgerald
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
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
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