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Run your best Boston [Marathon]: A course preview, race-specific tips and suggestions

There are now just days until the 121st running of the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 17, Patriot’s Day in […]

Running your first Boston Marathon? A beginner’s guide to America’s greatest race

Running the Boston Marathon is a unique and special experience. These tips can help you make the most of your first time in Beantown.

Has the road running boom officially ended?

A recent Running USA report shows a decline in the total number of finishers in road races in 2016.

Weekly Workout: Classic mile repeats can reap rewards for every race distance

This is a classic workout and for good reason. Mile repeats can help runners assess fitness regardless of the distance of their goal race.

Everything you need to know about a dreaded DNF

We all have bad days. So you didn’t end up finishing that goal race. How do you bounce back?

When issues arise, see a specialist for expert advice

Whether you’re dealing with injury, want to improve your diet or looking to achieve lofty goals, seeing a variety of running specialists can help improve your training

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: The last thing a runner *kneeds*

This is among the most common running-related injuries and involves dull achy pain in and around the kneecap

If (Yasso) 800s can predict your marathon time, can 400s work for the half?

Many runners are aware of the now infamous Yasso 800s workout in which multiple 800m repeats are run with equal […]

How much should you run? A beginner’s guide to appropriate mileage

Knowing exactly how much to run is something that all runners, beginners and veterans alike ponder. Depending on your past experiences, your […]

How to bounce back from a bad race

Finding the reason(s) why a race went wrong can help learn from the experience and avoid making the same mistakes in the future

Shoe review: Under Armour’s improved SpeedForm Gemini 3 goes the distance

The Gemini 3 is a workhorse. It’s designed to handle high mileage and get the job done.

Is this Quebec race North America’s fastest 42.2K?

It’s downhill, run on a trail and was created by a former Olympian. Enough said.