New Runners

How to Push Past Those Last Few Miles
It is often said that the race is won or lost in the last few miles. Starting out too fast can leave you feeling fatigued and unable to push when it counts. Use these tips to plot your strategy to push through the final few miles. Active.com

How to Start Running Today
Running is an all-star calorie crusher, mood enhancer, and disease fighter. And you don't have to be hardcore to reap its many benefits. Try our easy get-up-and-go plan and watch the weight melt away. Active.com

8 Answers to Common 5K Questions
You signed up for your first 5K, and religiously followed a training plan for six weeks. Here's what to do on the last week to make the most of your experience. Active.com

The Couch-to-5K Running Plan
Our beginner's running schedule has helped thousands of new runners get off the couch and onto the roads, running 3 miles in just two months.

10 Running Rules to Remember
Here's some essential advice from runners and readers to remember on your next race. Active.com

4 Ways to Make Your Treadmill Workouts Fun
Just think: If global warming were a good thing, you'd never have to run indoors on a treadmill ever again. You can see where we're going with this. The next time you're running bored on the belt, change your routine with one of these four programs. They'll help you burn calories, without burning you out. Active.com

The Runner's Building Blocks
A firm training foundation is built on several core types of workouts. Try our tips for building a balanced routine.

Welcome to Running
Congratulations on your new running program! Whether you have taken up running to lose weight, to improve fitness, to relieve stress, to compete, or just to kill time, you'll find that the benefits are many.

First Steps
A patient and conservative approach to your new running routine will make your workouts easier, safer and, yes, even enjoyable.

Where To Run
No matter whether you live in urban or rural environs, your running route is only as far away as the nearest open door.

Basic Gear
One ofthe best things about running is how little equipment it requires. Check here for what you need and what you don't as a new runner.

Where To Go from Here
After just a few weeks of running, you're no longer a beginner. As a full-fledged runner, where should you take your new running career?