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Dog-Friendly Races to Run with Your Four-Legged Friend

Running with your dog makes exercise more fun for both parties. Spend some quality time with your four-legged companion at one of these dog-friendl...

By Kolby Paxton

How to Lose Weight While Training for a Marathon

It's a misconception that marathoners can eat copious amounts without gaining weight. Losing weight while training for 26.2 is tricky but doable; l...

By  Greg Strosaker

10 Tips for Your First 10K

Gearing up for your first 10K? Follow these tips to achieve success on race day.

By Coach Jenny Hadfield

8 Tips to Overcome Embarrassment of Running in Public

If you're a newbie who fears running in public, you're not alone. Conquer your fears and increase your confidence with these eight tips.

By Karen Janos

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Why You Should Utilize Fartlek Training

Too often runners who are base training fail to do any type of work to remind the body how to change gears and engage different muscle fiber.

By Pete Rea, ZAP Fitness

The Best Turkey Trots to Run This Thanksgiving

Check out the best Thanksgiving races all over the U.S. and sign the whole family up for a race near you.

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How Important Are Biomechanics to Runners

Biomechanics is the science and study of movement. Learn the four main areas runners can focus on improving without eliminating individual idiosync...

By Pete Rea, ZAP Fitness

Find Your Perfect Race With Garmin Coach

With Garmin Coach, select a training plan and see relevant races that will help you achieve your goals.

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Why You Should Volunteer at a Race

Events simply cannot happen without volunteers. Your local race desperately needs you! And you just may need it too...

By Rashelle Brown

How to Treat and Prevent Plantar Fasciitis for Runners

Don't let persistent heel pain thwart your running goals. Fight back with these nine coping mechanisms.

By Esther Lian stage

11 Reasons Why 5Ks Are the Best Distance

With the many distance options for road races, we'd like to make the case for the 5K as the best distance. Do you agree?

By Erica Shuckies

5 Workouts to Help You Crush Short Races

Ready to crush your next 5K or 10K? Add one (or more) of these workouts to your routine.

By Megan Harrington

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