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The best summer running shirts are lightweight, moisture-wicking, and breathable, ensuring you can keep up your routine in comfort, regardless of t...

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Part of the process is trial and error, but being informed is a good first step. Use this guide to jumpstart your efforts to choose the right runni...

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How to Aggressively Treat IT Band Syndrome

The same tired injury prevention advice isn’t going to cure an IT band injury in most cases. Instead, try proactive and aggressive injury treatment.

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Good Running Form for Beginners

Learn proper running form as a beginner to avoid injuries and slow race times in the future. Use these visual cues from coach Brendan Cournane to i...

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How Long Is a 10K?

How long is a 10K? Here's a breakdown of this running distance.

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Beach Running Tips and Sand Workouts

Hit the sand for a strength-enhancing, balance-increasing, lower-impact run. Complete with four sand workouts, this guide reveals everything you ne...

By Tyler Pake

9 Ways to Get Motivated to Run

Rise above the excuses and start running today with these nine motivational tips for beginners. Defining why you want to become healthier is step one.

By Marina Lukyantseva

13 Tips for Mud Run Rookies

All-inclusive mud runs combine just enough crazy with challenge. This first-person account tells you how to tackle your first one.

By RJ Dollen

6 Running Experts on How to Train for a 10K

From increasing your running speed to avoiding overuse injuries, here are six running experts offering their 10K training tips to ensure you're phy...

By Michael Clarke

Jeff Galloway's Run/Walk/Run Training Plan

Keep your muscles energized and ready to go the distance. Learn how you can utilize Jeff Galloway's run/walk/run method into your training plan.

By Jeff Galloway

3 Ways to Start Chi Running on the Right Foot

If you're getting started--or getting back into--running, it can tough to do so while avoiding injury. Here are three steps to cut the risk through...

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