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Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner, enthusiastic trail runner, or a beginner starting to train for your first 5K, these running tips, tricks and tools will help you get ready, set… run (and cross the finish line)!

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The Smart Pre-Run Warm-Up: 3 Steps To Get It Just Right

Use these tips to do a smart pre-run warm-up to be ready to rock your race or training run.

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3 Cycling Workouts That’ll Make You A Better Runner

If you’re a runner looking to spice up your training, these three cycling workouts for runners are a great way to supplement your training regimen.

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The Dos And Don’ts Of Stair Workouts For Runners

If you’re looking to vary your training, here are two stair workouts for runners you can integrate into your training routine right now.

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Cycling For Runners 101 – How To Get Started

Cross training with cycling is a great way to get faster and stay injury-free. Use this five-step guide to understand the basics of cycling for runners.

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Trail Running Vs Road Running – 3 Tips To Go From Road To Trail

These three tips will help you transition from road running to trail running. Here’s what you need to know when you start trail running.

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10 Hardest Trail Races In The World

Looking to test your physical and mental limits? These 10 trail races are without a doubt some of the absolute toughest in the world.

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How Swimming Workouts Can Make You A Better Runner

If you’re a runner, here’s why you should add swimming into your training routine and how to get the most out of your swimming workouts.

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The Mental Side Of Running: 4 Fundamentals To Reach Your Running Goals

Pro triathlete Tim Don shares four mental elements that will help you build a strong mindset and follow through on your running goals.

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How I Used Running Power To Run A Sub-3 Marathon

Read how this ambitious runner used wrist-based running power and other features on the Polar Vantage V to run a sub-3 marathon.

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4 marathon training mistakes to avoid

So, you’ve read all the top tips on how to train for a marathon but do you know what you should NOT do?

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Marathon Recovery – The Hours, Days And Weeks After The Race

Smart recovery is essential after a marathon or any big race. Follow these tips on how to recover from a race to keep some of the post-race soreness at bay.

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What you should look for in your running power data

Two running power experts explain how to do a post-training analysis on running power: What should you look for in running power data to help you improve?

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Eight things to consider when you’re traveling for a race

Ready to book a race-cation? Whether going across the country or across the world for a race, here are 8 factors to consider when traveling for races.

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What to eat on race day

The right nutrition is key in race day success. Here’s triathlete and Master of Human Nutrition Kaisa Sali’s pro tips on what to eat on race day.

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Need Help From A Running Expert? Here’s Why You Probably Do

Need help? Yeah, you do! Here’s how hiring a running expert (coach, PT, physical therapist) can work wonders even for experienced self-taught runners.

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What to do the night before your big race

It’s the night before the goal race you’ve been training for. Now what? Here are 12 pre-race strategies to help you get ready the night before the big race.

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Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your Warm-Up Before Running

“What do pros do?” Well, they warm up before running. Here’s why and how pro athlete Will Leer warms up before training and racing.

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6 Running Race Goals That Have Nothing To Do With A PR

Focusing on a PR can be fun, but there are other race-day goals, too. Consider one of these 6 race goals the next time you show up to the start line.

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Should You Stretch Before Running?

Ah, the age-old debate: Should you stretch before running or after your run? Opinions aside, Dr. William Roberts sheds light on when and how runners should stretch.

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Don’t “just” start running – 3 tools to help you follow your running plan

Before you start running, it’s key to have a running plan, but how to follow the plan? These tools will help you keep track of what you should be doing.

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