How Does Upper Body Weight Impact Running Performance?

Heads up, gym rats: Should you put down those barbells?

By Jennifer Fox

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

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

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

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

4 Running Workouts That Are Under 30 Minutes

These under 30-minute workouts keep your speed and heart rate up without overdoing it in the heat.

By Beth Shaw