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The Runner’s World Guide on How to Start Running

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By Mallory Creveling, CPT, Brian Dalek and Kristen Wagner

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Mar 25, 2025

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This Three-Step Warmup Routine Is All You Need for Your Next Run

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This Mental Trick Can Help You Finish Tough Runs

This Weird Running Tip Instantly Improved My Form

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Here's Why You Should Train for a 5K

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The 9 Best Running Shoes for Beginners in 2025

This program provides all the tools you need to begin your running journey

Pre-Run Nutriton

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What to Eat Before a Long Run

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Can Your Diet Influence Your Injury Risk?

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Try These Pre-Run Snacks to Keep You Energized

This program provides all the tools you need to begin your running journey

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How to Train Your Gut Before Race Day

Mar 25, 2025

Running Tips

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Half Marathons Are For Everyone—Here’s Why 13.1 Should Be Your Next Run Goal

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Undertraining: Causes and Solutions

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Here’s How to Make the Most of Low Mileage

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Find the Right Pro Running Coach for Your Goals

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3 Tips to Improve Your Marathon Base Training

Post-Run Nutrition

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Does When You Eat Your Protein Really Matter?

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Do These 3 Things After a Long Run

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Exactly How to Carb Load for a Stronger Race

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Your Marathon Training Diet

Mar 25, 2025

More Running Tips

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How to Fuel for Your First 5K

by Pamela Nisevich Bede

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Why Am I Not Getting Any Faster?

by Elizabeth Millard

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How Many Miles Should You Walk Per Day?

By Olivia Luppino

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The Best Ways to Set Goals for Run/Walk

By Kristine Kearns

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Tips to Help You Crush Your First Race

by Jennifer Van Allen and Hailey Middlebrook

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How to Get Back Into Running After a Break

by Jennifer Van Allen

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8 Health Benefits of Walking, According to Experts

By Jenessa Connor

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If You Have a Body, You Have a Runner’s Body

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What I Learned When I Gave Run/Walking a Try

By Kristen Wagner

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Benefits of a Training Plan for Runners

By Heather Mayer Irvine

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Advice for Beginner Runners

By Jordan Smith

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These Are the Most Common Injuries for New Runners

Mar 25, 2025

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5 Simple Tips on How to Eat for Your Runs

by Pamela Nisevich Bede

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A Guide to Group Runs for Beginners

By Taylor Dutch

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The One and Only Running Plan for Beginners

By Sarah Lorge Butler

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Couch to 5K Training Plan

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The Best Running Gear for Beginners

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What Seasoned Runners Wish They Knew Starting Out

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Runners Share What Motivates Them to Go for a Run

By Kristen Wagner

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Healthy Habits for Running and a Longer Life

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How To Train Your Brain To Love Exercise

By Caitlin Carlson

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'Micro-Walks' Could Seriously Boost Your Health

By Korin Miller

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The 6 Beginner Exercises for Runners

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The Runner's Guide to Jeffing

By Rick Pearson and Rachel Boswell

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How to Fall in Love With Running

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How to Be a Better Runner

By Taylor Dutch

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How Long Does It Take to Run a Mile on Average?

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Here’s What You Get Out of Walking a Mile a Day

By Korin Miller