Running Tips, Training Plans & Running Programs

Whether you're a casual or competitive runner, use these training tips to run strong, stay healthy, and feel great.

Get off the couch and onto the road with our Couch-to-5K program for beginners.

Keep your body healthy all year round with these injury prevention and recovery tips.

The food you eat is just as important as the miles you log. Use these tips to help you fuel for top performance.

From first-time marathoners to 26.2-mile veterans, these tips will help you reach race-day success.

Find the latest running shoes and gear with these guides, reviews and recommendations.

Whether you're training for a 5K or a marathon, find a plan that's right for you.

Track, graph and share your personal running stats with this free online log and training tools. (Partnered with ActiveTrainer.)

Coaches Jenny Hadfield and John "the Penguin" Bingham offer training programs for all ability levels.

Your coach will design a custom training plan, monitor your progress, and answer questions.

espnW provides training tips and stories of women reconnecting with their inner athletes.

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The 37th Annual Cohasset Road Race by the Sea: This is one of the oldest of New England's 10Ks, and one of the most scenic courses anywhere; down by the sea in the historic town of Cohasset, Massachusetts. Yes, for 36 years the Cohasset Rotary Road Race by-the-Sea 10K has stayed the course - and majestic it is. Enjoy this fantastic spring event along the Atlantic shore and scenic town center. By Linda Fechter.
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New Rules of Marathon Nutrition
Want to get leaner for your next marathon? Active Expert Matt Fitzgerald studied the diets of elite runners for years, and shares their secrets. ACTIVE.com

Treadmill Workouts Made Easy
Need to complete a workout on the treadmill, but aren't sure how hard or long to run? Here's a step-by-step guide to three workouts. ACTIVE.com

Newbies: How Much Should You Run?
There's a balance between how much you should run and how much you should rest. Find out how much you need of both as a beginner. ACTIVE.com

3 Tips to Clean Up Your Diet
Although good shoes and motivation will help you improve as a runner, there's another set of tools you should use: an oven and a stove. ACTIVE.com

Eat to Recover From Injury
Nothing's worse than being sidelined by an injury. Speed up your recovery time with these nutrition tips. ACTIVE.com

The Hollis Fast 5K – Experience the Fastest 5K in New England,and One of the Fastest in the USA
It is fast, blazing fast! Point to point and fun! And this race has it all -- an opportunity to run your personal best, a scenic all downhill course in beautiful Hollis, New Hampshire, with well organized race management and great awards and amenities. And this year it will be the USATF-New England Championship, one of the chosen seven race New England Grand Prix.
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Is Too Much Running Bad for You?
When it comes to running and other forms of vigorous exercise, more isn't always better. Find out if your total weekly mileage promotes longevity. ACTIVE.com

3 Reasons You Need Recovery Runs
Why run easy instead of cross-training or resting? Because it's productive, if done correctly. Here's what to do. ACTIVE.com

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