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

The Life-Changing Magic of Decluttering Your Running Gear

Can ditching my smelly old running t-shirts nab me a new PR?

By Jennifer Fox

Bench to 5K: I Replaced Football with Running—and Learned to Love It

I used to hate running. Now I’m the running editor at ACTIVE.com, and I’m training for my first marathon. So, what happened?

By Kolby Paxton

The State of Running: What Do You Have in Common with the Average Runner?

Running USA’s annual survey shows Americans run 20 miles per week, tend to stick to their favorite shoe brands and never leave home without a phone.

By Kolby Paxton

6 Tips for Training for an Obstacle Course Race

Training for an obstacle course race looks different from your typical road race. But just how do you make the transition from road to OCR?

By Amanda Casanova

Marathon Training Tips for Normal People

What's more challenging than a marathon? Training to run a marathon. Get over mental roadblocks with these tips.

By Matthew Mack

A Simple Marathon Training Plan for Beginners

This simple marathon training plan lays out an intelligent beginners approach to the final few months of marathon training and addresses common err...

By Pete Rea

How to Train Like Olympian Marathoner Jared Ward

Whether you’re training for your first marathon, your fastest, or to qualify for Boston, you can learn a few things from this Olympian.

By Danny Woodward