The Ultimate Runner's Holiday Gift Guide
Here are ACTIVE's picks for Holiday Gifts for the runner in your life.
2 Workout Plans for a Race-Week Taper
Achieve your PR dreams with a perfectly-planned taper. From 5K to 26.2 miles, these two plans will help keep your legs feeling fine leading up to t...
How the Pros Stay Lean
Trimming down for peak performance is tricky, even for the pros. Take cues from successful elites to reach your ideal racing weight.
How to Execute a Run/Walk Program Properly
New to running, or want to make a comeback, but aren't sure how to start? Try this run/walk program based on gradual, smart progression.
8 Baby Steps to the Marathon for Beginners
Want to know the secret to finishing your first marathon? Baby steps. Coach Patrick McCrann shows you how to take them.
One Runner's Journey of Self-Discovery
David Finland always loved running, but it wasn't until he joined the Special Olympics track program that he really started to hone his craft.
5 Golden Rules of Marathon Recovery
Heal faster post-26.2, and make a strong comeback to running with these five golden rules of marathon recovery. Coach Jay Johnson reveals what to do.
The Dos and Don'ts of Race-Day Etiquette
A start-to-finish beginner's guide—or veteran's refresher course—to the do's and don'ts of race-day etiquette.
What's the Best Pace for Long Runs?
Complete all long runs at an easy pace, and your body to revert to that easy pace when you get tired on race day. Here's how to vary your long-run ...