Race Training

Whether you're running your first race, or training for a marathon or a triathlon, you can find the running tips, training plans, and workout motivation you need to succeed.
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Good News: Running Actually *Isn't* Bad For Your Knees
Revitalize Your Running Routine: Tips for Boosting Speed and Endurance for Fall Marathon Season
7 Expert Running Tips for Boosting Speed and Endurance This Fall
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How to Train for a Half Marathon for Beginners (Plus, a 12-Week Plan)
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The 411 on Runner’s Diarrhea: How to Treat (And Prevent) The Trots
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Shape's Team of Marathon Runners Tested the Best Stability Running Shoes and Found 11 Life-Changing Pairs
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The 6-Ingredient Recipe You Need To Get Faster At Running
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Breathe Easy and Run Farther: 2 Key Breathing Strategies to Run Like a Pro
Custom Running Shoes
Here’s What It’s Like To Get Fitted for Custom Running Shoes
When to Replace Your Running Shoes
Here's Exactly When You Should Replace Your Running Shoes, According to Experts
Strength Training for Runners
The 7 Best Strength Training Exercises for Runners
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Why Some People Have an Easier Time Building Muscle Definition
Outdoor Running Vs Treadmill Running
Treadmill vs. Outside Running: Which Is More Beneficial?
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Here's How to Use Ankle Weights for a Crazy-Good Workout
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Here's What a Perfectly Balanced Weekly Workout Schedule Looks Like
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A Beginner's Guide to Bodybuilding for Women
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Here's What to Know About Heart Rate Training Zones
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Should You Work Out When You're Sore?
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This Half-Marathon Gear Checklist Is Essential for New Runners
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24 Motivational Quotes for Runners to Inspire Your Next Run
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Is EMS Training a Magical Workout?
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This 5K Training Plan Is Perfect for Absolute Beginners
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The Ultimate 10-Week Half Marathon Training Plan
The Best Running Shoes for Bad Knees
10 Running Shoes That Editors with Bad Knees Swear By for Support and Stability
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Squat Therapy Is a Genius Trick for Learning Proper Squat Form
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How Trail Running Is Different from Road Running
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The 12-Week Marathon Training Plan for Intermediate Runners
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Your 6-Week Half-Marathon Training Plan Is Here
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Complete Guide to a Mini-Triathlon Training Plan to Meet Your Fitness Goals
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What Is a Fartlek Run?
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Track Your Run With the Best Free Running Apps for Any Skill Level
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How to Determine Your Running Gait — and Why It Matters
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The Best Running Apps to Help You Train for Your Next Race
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How Much Alcohol Can You Drink Before It Starts to Mess with Your Fitness?
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How Tempo Running Can Make You a Faster, More Efficient Runner
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What to Eat Before Running, According to Dietitians
The Best Glute Exercises for People with Bad Knees
The Best Glute Exercises for People with Bad Knees
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Your Guide to an 8-Week Half-Marathon Training Plan
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5 HIIT Workout Apps You Should Download Now
What to Do If You Have Lower-Back Pain After Running
What to Do If You Have Lower-Back Pain After Running
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Everything You Need to Know About Marathon Training for Beginners
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I Followed Alicia Vikander's "Tomb Raider" Workout Plan for 4 Weeks
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Can Tabata Be Done Every Day?
Ironman Training Nutrition
How Training for a Half Ironman Challenged Everything I Thought I Knew About Nutrition
How to Find The Right Running Shoes
How to Choose the Right Running Shoes for You
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How Do You Stack Up Against the Average Running Pace and Distance?
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Why Do I Feel More Toned When I Haven't Worked Out In a While?
Running Shoe Terminology
The Ultimate Guide to Running Shoe Terminology: Understand Key Features for Your Best Fit
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How Running Has Helped Cancer Survivor Danielia Cotton Cope During Tough Times
5 Common Mistakes Runners Make On Race Day
These Are the Things You Absolutely Should Not Do on Race Day
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Having Open-Heart Surgery Didn't Stop Me From Running the New York City Marathon
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I’m Training for a Marathon, and These Running Shoes Keep My Plantar Fasciitis From Flaring Up
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How to Find Time for Marathon Training When You Think It's Impossible
The 9 Best Triceps Exercises You Should Be Doing Right Now
The 9 Best Triceps Exercises You Should Be Doing Right Now