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5 Reasons You're Gaining Weight While Marathon Training
Running all those miles should equal weight loss, so what gives?
By The Run Experience

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Here's How Slow Your Easy Runs Should Really Be
Just because you can push harder than a true easy pace doesn't mean you always should.
By Emilia Benton

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10 Running Books Guaranteed to Inspire
While we can't guarantee these books will give you the runner's high we all crave, we can guarantee this: You'll have plenty of inspiration to draw up
By Michael Nystrom

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How to Deal With Race-Day Crowds
From the prerace expo to the finishing chute, here's how to manage crowds on race day.
By Michael Nystrom

9 Ways Running a Marathon Will Change Your Life
From the day you click submit on the race registration page until the moment you cross the finish line, your life will change in big ways and small.
By Megan Harrington

Should You Run for Distance or Time?
Is one way better than the other? Before you start your GPS watch, dive into our discussion on the pros and cons of each approach.
By Megan Harrington

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Last Minute Marathons for the Best Shot at Boston Qualifying
If you haven't secured your BQ (Boston Qualifier) yet or if you want a bigger time cushion to guarantee entry, time's running out.
By Angela Bekkala

Why I Run: From Deep Depression and Suicide Attempts to a 50-Race, Cross-Country Campaign
How running helped save one man's life.
By Nathan W

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Which Runs Require Fuel?
If you're ready to take your endurance training to the next level, proper fueling is key. We have the low down on how to keep your energy high.
By Megan Harrington

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Tips for Your First Ultramarathon
Whether it's 50K, 50 miles, 100K, 100 miles or more, here are 10 tips for tackling your first ultramarathon.
By Angela Bakkala

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Runners and Foot Injuries: 4 Causes of Foot Pain
Has foot pain wrecked your training? Learn about the most common ailments, their causes and, most importantly, how runners can avoid the dreaded "I" w
By Caitlin Chock

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How to Treat and Prevent Runner's Knee
Knee pain is often caused by muscular imbalance, poor form and increased mileage. But you often don't know you have these issues until you experience
By Mackenzie Lobby

5K Training Tips for Beginners
If you're training for a 5K for the first time, or the first time in a long time, these five tips will put you on the right track to cross the finish
By Tyler Pake

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How to Go From Zero to Marathon in Six Months
If you're a marathon newbie or have been out of the game for a while, you need a smart training approach to get on the 26.2mile saddle.
By Pete Rea

16 Things the Best Runners Do Every Day
Every runner has their own routine and distinct way of doing things, but the very best share common habits that separate them from the pack.
By Megan Harrington

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14 Running-Specific Strength Training Exercises
Strength work is the backbone of great endurance training. These runningspecific exercises will help you build strength, agility and explosiveness.
By Nikki Chavanelle

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Jason Fitzgerald

Jason is a USA Track & Field certified coach and creator of Strength Running, a Greatist "Must Read Health & Fitness Blog" of 2013 that hosts over 150,000 monthly readers.