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How to Complete High-Intensity Interval Hill Workouts

If you're looking to torch some serious calories and boost your fitness, give high-intensity hill intervals a try. This beginner-friendly approach ...

By David Dack

What To Wear for Your Mud Run

Not sure what to wear for your next mud run? Here are five tips to help you choose the right race-day attire.

By Jaylin Allen

A 3-Day Meal Plan for Runners

Your general diet is what keeps you healthy, energized, focused and in proper energy balance each and every day.

By Lori Nedescu

5 Golden Rules of Marathon Recovery

Heal faster post-26.2, and make a strong comeback to running with these five golden rules of marathon recovery. Coach Jay Johnson reveals what to do.

By Jay Johnson

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How to Prepare for Multi-Day Racing

Training for multi-day racing presents a unique challenge, but the principles remain the same.

By Jason Saltmarsh

If Runners Were in Horror Movies

How would runners fare if they were faced with the same heart-pounding terror encountered in horror movies?

By Beth Shaw

Use 5K and 10K Distances to Improve Your Marathon

Training for a marathon? Utilize 5K and 10K races along the way as vehicles to improve your overall performance.

By Pete Rea

The Journey from Couch to 5K: An Unexpected Finish

Our Couch to 5K runner may not have had the perfect finish she expected, but that doesn't mean she didn't accomplish her biggest goals.

By Meredith Bland

A Marathon Training Approach for a PR

As runners mature in the marathon distance, many seek that next-level performance, which requires a next-level approach.

By Pete Rea

6 Reasons the Hot Chocolate Run is the Sweetest Race in Town

The Hot Chocolate 15K/5K isn’t just a sweet race because of the delicious treats throughout the course. Here’s everything to know before signing up.

By Mark Bauer

The Journey from Couch to 5K: Mastering the Long Run

Our Couch to 5K runner tackled the second half of her training—and went farther than she ever thought possible.

By Meredith Bland

What to Expect at Your First 5K

You’ve put in the miles for training; now use these tips to stave off any pre-race nerves you might have before toeing the starting line.

By Mark Bauer

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