22 Essential Pieces of Marathon Training Advice

If the marathon were easy, the accomplishment wouldn't be as coveted. These 22 pieces of expert advice will help you get through training, racing a...

By Sabrina Grotewold

Compression Gear: Help or Hype?

Find out whether compression gear can really improve performance and speed recovery.

By Rashelle Brown

Preparing Your Body Now for Marathon Season

Thousands of runners will line up for a chance to experience the agony and ecstasy of a marathon this spring. Here’s what you need to know to prepa...

By Jason Saltmarsh

A Marathon Training Approach for a PR

As runners mature in the marathon distance, many seek that next-level performance, which requires a next-level approach.

By Pete Rea

The Life-Changing Magic of Decluttering Your Running Gear

Can ditching my smelly old running t-shirts nab me a new PR?

By Jennifer Fox

Bench to 5K: I Replaced Football with Running—and Learned to Love It

I used to hate running. Now I’m the running editor at ACTIVE.com, and I’m training for my first marathon. So, what happened?

By Kolby Paxton

The State of Running: What Do You Have in Common with the Average Runner?

Running USA’s annual survey shows Americans run 20 miles per week, tend to stick to their favorite shoe brands and never leave home without a phone.

By Kolby Paxton

6 Tips for Training for an Obstacle Course Race

Training for an obstacle course race looks different from your typical road race. But just how do you make the transition from road to OCR?

By Amanda Casanova