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The Science Behind Why You Should Run Slower on Recovery Runs

This could be the ticket to your next PR.

by John A. Kissane
Nutrition - Weight Loss
Sep 10, 2025

Recovery

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The One Warmup Rule Every Runner Should Follow

By Matt Rudisill
Health & Injuries
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5 Drills to Improve Your Form and Speed

By Laurel Leicht
Oct 31, 2022
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Do This Warmup for More Successful Runs

by Jennifer Van Allen and Jordan Smith
Jun 3, 2025
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Unlock Faster Paces With a Plyometric Warmup

By Jenny McCoy
Sep 10, 2025
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How to Combat Lack of Sleep to Save Performance

By Elizabeth Millard
Aug 15, 2025

Recovery

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Try These Exercises for Hip Pain to Run Longer and Faster Ache-Free

By Jenny McCoy
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5 Best Post Run Stretches

By Jenny McCoy
Oct 31, 2022
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How to Improve Your Running Recovery Plan

by Sep 26, 2025 and Susan Paul
Health & Injuries
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Is It Better to Stretch Before or After Running?

by Jennifer Van Allen and Danielle Zickl
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Exactly What to Do On Your Rest Days

By Ashley Mateo
Mallory Creveling, CPT
Sep 10, 2025

Recovery

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This Tool Helps You Figure Out What to Wear When You Run

by The Editors of Runner's World
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Pace Calculator

By The Runner's World Editors
Nutrition - Weight Loss
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Find the Right Training Plan for You

By Brian Dalek and Sep 26, 2025
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Try This Calories-Burned Running Calculator

by The Runner’s World Editors
Sep 10, 2025
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Race-Time Predictor

by Robert James Reese and Kiera Carter
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Sep 10, 2025
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The One Rule That Made My Easy Runs Actually Work

By Ashley Tysiac
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How to Make the Most of the Non-Running Days

By Jenessa Connor
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Learn to Recover Like Donavan Brazier

By Matt Rudisill
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How to Keep Legs Fresh During Marathon Training

By Caitlin Carlson
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Just Ran a Marathon? Recover for These 3 Reasons

By Ashley Tysiac
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What You Should Know about Running When Sore

By Monique Lebrun
runners need rest days to make them better runners

6 Ways Rest Days Can Improve Your Running

by Ted Spiker
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Do Cold Plunges Really Have Any Benefits?

By Elizabeth Millard
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Should Runners Be Sleepmaxxing?

By Jenny McCoy
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4 Things Runners Get Wrong About Stretching

By Elizabeth Millard
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How Many Rest Days Should You Take Per Week?

By Ashley Mateo
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Is a Vibrating Foam Roller Better Than Others?

By Jenessa Connor
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Active vs. Passive Recovery: Which Is Better?

By Laurel Leicht
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How to Approach Deload Weeks

By Monique Lebrun
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The Benefits of Foam Rolling

by michelle hamilton
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12 Tips to Boost Recovery After a Half Marathon

By Caitlin Carlson
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The Truth About Ice vs Heat for Running Injuries

By Caitlin Carlson
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All About Trigger Point Release for Runners

By Jenessa Connor
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Are Massage Guns Worth It?

By Ashley Mateo
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Reset Your Sleep Schedule for Early Races

By Megan McMorris
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How to Treat Sore Hamstrings After Running

By The Runner's World Editors
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Your Postrace Recovery Plan

By Emilia Benton
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Benefits of Sound Therapy

By Jennifer Acker
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The Best Smart Alarm Clocks for Better Sleep

By Adam Schram
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A Word of Caution for Anyone Taking Melatonin

By Jennifer Acker
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What Is Foot Reflexology?

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Does Running at Night Ruin Your Sleep?

By Monique Lebrun
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What Even Is Biohacking?

By Laurel Leicht
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A Senior’s Guide to Running Recovery

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How to Get More Rest Throughout the Day

By Karla Walsh
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The Difference Between Tiredness and Fatigue

By Elizabeth Millard
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The 6 Best Flip-Flops With Arch Support

By Adam Schram