The Ultimate Runner's Holiday Gift Guide
Here are ACTIVE's picks for Holiday Gifts for the runner in your life.
How to Train for a PR
What should a year-long plan look like for runners with wide-ranging goals? Coach Pete Rea shows you how to plan to run your best this year.
How to Balance Marathon Training With Life
Marathon training can feel all-encompassing, but it doesn't have to be. Learn how to balance 26.2-mile prep with life, work, setbacks and family.
How You Know You Are a Runner
How do you know that you're a runner? When certain habits become second nature, you've become one of us. Check out this fun look at runners' quirks.
The New Rules of Marathon Nutrition: How Many Carbs?
Studies have shown that low-carb diets do indeed increase fat burning during running. But, how does this affect performance?
The New Rules of Marathon Nutrition
Want to get leaner for your next marathon? Active Expert Matt Fitzgerald studied the diets of elite runners for years, and shares their secrets.
Is Your GPS Watch Accurate?
If your GPS watch says that marathon you ran was actually 26.5 miles, what should you do? Before you question the race itself, first find out how a...
Why Too Much Running Is Bad for Your Health
When it comes to running and other forms of vigorous exercise, more isn't always better. Rack up too many miles each week and you may actually harm...
Running Gear for Beginners: The Essential, Helpful and Fun
What gear to you need as a new runner, and can gadgets really motivate you to train? We separate the necessities from the niceities.