5K Training Tips for Beginners
If you're training for a 5K for the first time, or the first time in a long time, these five tips will put you on the right track to cross the fini...
By Tyler Pake
Marathon Training Articles
How Fast Should Beginners Run?
If you're a newbie runner and aren't sure how fast to run, don't worry. Learn the basics of how to incorporate speed work for the best results.
By Karen Janos
How to Balance Marathon Training With Life
Marathon training can feel allencompassing, but it doesn't have to be. Learn how to balance 26.2mile prep with life, work, setbacks and family.
By Greg Strosaker
How You Know You Are a Runner
How do you know that you're a runner? When certain habits become second nature, you've become one of us. Check out this fun look at runners' quirks.
By Sabrina Grotewold
The New Rules of Marathon Nutrition: How Many Carbs?
Studies have shown that lowcarb diets do indeed increase fat burning during running. But, how does this affect performance?
By Matt Fitzgerald
What to Do About Running Aches and Pain
How do you know the difference between normal aches and true pain, which can be the sign of something more serious? Here's how to tell.
By Karen Janos
The New Rules of Marathon Nutrition
Want to get leaner for your next marathon? Active Expert Matt Fitzgerald studied the diets of elite runners for years, and shares their secrets.
By Matt Fitzgerald
The Importance of Running Well
Too many people rush into high mileage training programs and wind up injured. Learn to run well before you run more. Here's how.
By Justin Levine
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