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Take It Outside
Make a smooth transition from the gym to the road.

Bounce Back From a Long Run
How yoga can give you a leg up on recovery.

Half-Marathon Challenge
Three runners. Ten weeks. 13.1 miles.

Learn To Go Longer and Be Stronger
Four ways to help you add miles to your running routine safely.

Fun Runs For The Beginner
Turn your routine into a game, and watch your motivation--and your fitness--improve.

Lace For A Better Fit
If you're not 100% happy with the way your shoes feel, read on. We've identified four common fit problems - and devised creative lacing methods to fix 'em. (Bonus: See video of each technique!)

Run and Race Well In The Cold
Winter may slow you down a bit, but you can still run and race well. Here's how

Improve Your Winter Running
Use this three step guide to get you through the winter running season.

30-Minute Winter Workouts
Half-hour workouts for winter's shorter days

30-Minute Winter Workouts
Half-hour workouts for winter's shorter days

Are You Overtraining?
Overtraining can turn you into a beast. Backing off can prevent bodily harm.

Use Your MP3 To Run
How the right playlist can tune up your performance

Determine Your Weekly Miles
How to determine the number of weekly miles you need to run to reach any goal

Partner Workouts
Workouts to keep you and your partner on pace

Five Weeks To Your First 5K
Any runner can become a racer, and our 5-K training package will get you from start to the finish.

The Intermediate 5-K Plan
If you're an experienced runner, but haven't run a 5-K give this plan a try.

The Beginner 5-K Plan
If you're new to the sport of running, use this plan to get you to your first 5-K finish.

Race Mistakes To Avoid
Look--and run--like a road-racing vet by avoiding these three common newbie mistakes

Run Away from Home
Two 3-day vacation-training plans

Beginner Core Strength Routine
Four basic exercises that will strengthen core muscles and improve posture

Running On Vacation
Tips and tricks to make sure you get your run in during your next vacation.

Weightlessness
7 reasons to embark on a walking program.

8 Reasons To Walk
Battling to get out there and walk? Time for a motivation boost.

Getting All Geared Up
Besides a good pair of walking shoes, what else might you need to dedicate yourself to a regular walking program?

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Getting Started
The Pack Rules: Beat the Heat
Advice from runners and readers about training in hot and humid conditions.

The Fix Is in
Easy solutions to common running problems.

The Pack Rules: Running a 5-K
Advice from runners and readers on how to run your best 5-K.

Race Mistakes To Avoid
Look--and run--like a road-racing vet by avoiding these three common newbie mistakes

Run Your First 5-K
Advice for the runner looking to become a racer.

Quick Fix: Too Much Bounce
Do these drills to avoid bounce and to learn to keep your feet low

I quit smoking and I'm trying to run.
I can't go very far and I'm always out of breath. How can I improve?

Quick Fix: Forward Lean
Simple solutions for common running mistakes.

I just started running. Should I focus on getting faster or going longer?


What's the best way to pass pedestrians? Yelling


Beginners Training Program
Follow this plan to become a runner.

The Three-day Training Week For Runners
No time to run? This training plan will help you stay fit in just three days a week.

Beginning Running
Don't skip the cool down on slow days

What's The Perfect 30-minute Workout?
The Curves fitness program is fast and effective. Can the same formula work for runners?

Walking The Walk
Are burgeoning bands of walkers good for the sport or just getting in the way?

Log Power
A running journal may be your best training tool.

Basic Walking Training
Eight basic training principles you should never forget.

Common Questions About Walking
The most frequently asked walking questions.

The Get-Started Plan
Ease your way into a regular walking routine.

Getting All Geared Up
Besides a good pair of walking shoes, what else might you need to dedicate yourself to a regular walking program?

First Steps
Want to take up running? Follow our simple but surefire training program.

When To Run
The ups and downs of running at different times of the day.

Learn To Breathe Properly On A Run
Breathing is a very natural activity--and so is getting out of breath when you run.

Physical Examination
It's not a bad idea to see your doctor for a physical before you begin.

The 30/30 Plan
A simple plan to get you going.

The Run/Walk Plan
A simple new training technique with an array of benefits.

Your First Race
Your First 5-K
If you can run for 20 minutes, you can finish a 3.1-mile race. Use this simple plan to get ready.

The Pack Rules: Running a 5-K
Advice from runners and readers on how to run your best 5-K.

Run A Perfect Race
The alarm clock rings...now what? Here's how to navigate any course correctly

Run Your First 5-K
Advice for the runner looking to become a racer.

Running 101
Get off on the right foot with this 10-week program for beginning runners.

8 Weeks To Your First 5-K
Take your walking to a new level with our step-by-step training plan.

Running Clubs And You
Sometimes it's fun to run with others.

Race Etiquette
Every runner has had an awkward "First Race" experience.

Training For Your First 5-K
Use this easy training guide to run your first 5-K.

The Next Level
Balancing Act
The best regimen includes speed, distance, and days off. The trick is in the mix.

Speed Play
How to make faster running more fun.

Love Those Hills
Use these strategies to learn to love hills (or at least not dread them)

Speed Play
If you've never done a fartlek workout (or don't even know what that is), here's your chance to give it a try.

Want To Run Fast? Run Uphill
Just 10 seconds can make you stronger and faster--you only have to run uphill, fast.

Run Your First 5-K
Advice for the runner looking to become a racer.

Race Mistakes To Avoid
Look--and run--like a road-racing vet by avoiding these three common newbie mistakes

The Intermediate 5-K Plan
If you're an experienced runner, but haven't run a 5-K give this plan a try.

The Beginner 5-K Plan
If you're new to the sport of running, use this plan to get you to your first 5-K finish.

Trail Running Safety
What you should know before hitting the trails

Your Perfect Tempo
This "comfortably hard" run is the key to racing your best, at any distance. Here's how to add tempo runs to your weekly mix.

Speed 101
How to get fitter and stronger--fast

The Best Training Week Ever
The perfect three-day training plan for beginners

Cross Training Benefits
Boost your weekly mileage with intense cross-training.

Twin Peaks
Running the 5-K and the 10-K--a.k.a. the "five and dimes"--requires the perfect blend of speed and endurance. Here's a plan to help you train for both!

Shifting Up
Workouts to help you accelerate.

Two-Timing
Workouts you can run with a slower--or faster--partner.

All In The Balance
Stability training can improve your running.

Head Start
Fast feet will get you only so far. To race well, you've got to train your brain.

Hazards Ahead
The clock shouldn't dictate pace. The conditions should.

Run Better Every Day
Consistency is the most essential piece of every training program.

We've Got Your Number
Our "by the numbers" training plan takes the guesswork out of your quest for speed.

Improve Your Form
Your running form will improve as you condition your body.

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