2 Workout Plans for a Race-Week Taper

Achieve your PR dreams with a perfectly-planned taper. From 5K to 26.2 miles, these two plans will help keep your legs feeling fine leading up to t...

By Alex Hutchinson

Tips for Running Outside During Winter

Deal with the major setbacks runners experience during the colder months with these essential gear, terrain and safety tips.

By Jason Fitzgerald

6 Ways to Copy the Offseason Breaks of Elite Runners

After months of hard training, your body needs a rest. When it comes to recovery, you can learn a lot from elite runners.

By Jay Johnson

Indoor vs. Outdoor Running: 3 Things to Know About Treadmill Training

Treadmill running provides benefits, but also drawbacks compared to running outside. Keep these three things in mind if you'll train on the 'mill t...

By Caitlin Chock

The Dos and Don'ts of Race-Day Etiquette

A start-to-finish beginner's guide—or veteran's refresher course—to the do's and don'ts of race-day etiquette.

By Jen A. Miller

4 Speed Workouts for Beginners

Jump into speed workouts full throttle as a beginner, and you're destined for injury. This more gradual approach will have you running faster in no...

By Jason Fitzgerald

What's the Best Pace for Long Runs?

Complete all long runs at an easy pace, and your body to revert to that easy pace when you get tired on race day. Here's how to vary your long-run ...

By Caitlin Chock

How to Taper to Boost Performance

Tapering allows the body to recover and adapt to training stress. But, how much rest is enough, and what amount is too much?

By Jason R. Karp, Ph.D.