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10 Rules to Run Your Best Race

Race performance isn't just about training, it's also about the things you do on the days leading up to the race. Follow these rules to run your be...

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The Top 5 Tips for the Average Runner

Level up your running with these tips from a top running coach.

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Fuel Your Runs and Recovery With These Healthy Recipes

Try these yummy smoothie and snack recipes to recover faster.

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5 Best Physical Therapy Exercises for Runners

As runners, one of our worst fears is getting an injury. Cody McGrath from Mondo Sports Therapy in Austin, Texas, gives runners five exercises they...

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5 Things I Learned From Running With Olympian Deena Kastor

Find out what one of our editors learned from a weekend with running icon Deena Kastor.

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How to Train Your Dog for Running

You wouldn't go out and run many miles without training, would you? Your dog shouldn't either.

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The Best Ways to Increase Your Mileage

Adding miles to your weekly runs doesn't have to feel awful. Here are ways to slip in a few more without even noticing.

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Meb Keflezighi on Training, Pacing and Injuries

<body>What makes Meb Keflezighi such a dominating runner? We found out the answer&mdash;and more.</body>

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10 Foods to Fuel a 5K

Preparing for your next 5K isn't just about lacing up and logging miles. These 10 foods can help you set the stage for a personal record on race day.

By Shoshana Pritzker

What to Eat During an Ultra

The foods you eat to fuel for an ultra can either help or hurt your race day performance. Here are some tips to help you choose wisely.

By Reese Ruland

How to Increase Metabolism During Marathon Training

If you think marathon prep gives you a license to stuff your face, think again. Learn how to balance the metabolic effects of training to stay lean.

By Matt Fitzgerald

The 12 Stages of Your First Marathon

From excitement to exhaustion, do you remember these stages of your first marathon?

By Erica Schuckies

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