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How Cycling Can Improve Your Running (and Why Runners Make Better Cyclists)

What if your next breakthrough didn’t come from more miles, but from a different movement? Learn how blending running and cycling can sharpen perfo...

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The Electrolytes ACTIVE Uses to Stay Hydrated in 2026

Discover the top five electrolyte supplements the ACTIVE team uses in 2026. Learn why replenishment matters and find the right hydration mix for you.

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How Does Half Marathon and Marathon Training Differ?

What's the difference between half marathon and marathon training? If you said long runs, you're right, but that's not the whole story. Here's what...

By Jay Johnson

Chubby People Can Run Marathons, Too

This runner once thought running a marathon was impossible because of his size. Now, he wants to help others complete 26.2 miles.

By Matthew Mack

The Right Way to Schedule Races

When it comes to signing up for races, there is a right and wrong way to do it. These tips will have you fresh and ready at each and every starting...

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6 Reasons You Need to Run the Utah Valley Marathon

The Utah Valley Marathon has it all—breathtaking scenery, a PR-friendly course, a great after-party and, not to mention, your best chance to qualif...

By Jackie Veling

Tips for Running in the Rain

Race day doesn't always bring ideal weather conditions. Use these tips to say safe and happy on a rainy race day.

By Jason Saltmarsh

Run Your Way to Better Body Image

Almost everyone has struggled with poor self-esteem at one time or another, but running is one of the best tools for learning to love your body.

By Dorothy Beal

Run Like a Mother on Mother's Day and All Year Long

The Run Like a Mother movement and annual race lets the attention shift to mom for once.

By Theresa Juva-Brown

3 Workouts to Make You Run Faster

Want to run faster? Start integrating these three workouts into your running routine to get faster now.

By Rashelle Brown

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