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What to Do 2 Weeks Prior to Your First Half Marathon

Take the guesswork out of your training. Here's exactly what to do two weeks prior to your half marathon.

By From the Editors of Runner's World

Running with Sciatica: Treatment and Prevention

Sciatica can be a catchall term for leg pain, so it's important to determine if it is truly a nerve issue you're dealing with and how to treat it.

By Mackenzie Lobby

Why Your GPS Watch Doesn't Match the Race Distance

You signed up (and trained) for one distance, but you got another—or so your GPS watch says. Here's why it happens.

By Beth Shaw

9 Ways to Have More Fun on Your Next Run

When running starts to feel like a chore, try these foolproof methods to find the fun again.

By Jennifer Fox

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Should You Run With a Hangover?

When you wake up with a killer headache and zero desire to lace up your shoes, should you skip your scheduled run? Not so fast. Here's why.

By Sarah Wassner Flynn

How to Treat and Prevent Running Injuries: Shin Splints

While anybody can get shin splints, recent studies concluded that female runners and those with less experience are at greater risk. Learn what you...

By Mackenzie Lobby

Is Your Training Pace Fast Enough?

To get faster, you'll need to work the aerobic and anaerobic systems. Here's how you can incorporate a variety of workouts so you can avoid a perfo...

By Jason Fitzgerald

Strava for Runners: A Worthy Training Partner?

Strava has taken over the world of cycling, but is it right for runners? Find out here if the next big thing is more boom or bust.

By Marc Lindsay

How to "Force" Your Body to Get Faster (in Less Time)

How can you maximize your race times without running becoming a full-time job? These easy strategies help "force" training adaptations so you can r...

By Jason Fitzgerald

5 Trail Races to Do in the Bay Area

Enjoy the scenery and trails of Northern California at one of these trail races in the Bay Area. With a variety of distances and difficulties, you'...

13 Biggest Half Marathons

The Best Race-Week 5K Workout

You're one week away from a 5K, and it's your goal to run the best time you can. Complete this workout during race week to prime your body to race ...

By Jason Fitzgerald

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