February 2007
Fact or Fiction? To become a better runner, you need to
increase your mileage.
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June 2002
Goldilocks Theory of Goal Setting: To set running
goals that are just right, follow these five steps |
January 2007
Feeling good? Extend a great run with one of
these two strategies
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May 2002
Time to Spring Ahead: Here’s a simple 6-week
program to make you fit and fast by summer |
December 2006
Quick Fix for: Too Much Bounce |
April 2002
All Aboard
Do you want your family to love running as much as you do?
We’ll show you how.
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| November 2006
If I follow a training plan, can I shift workouts
around to fit my schedule? |
March 2002
Rest Assured: To run better, sometimes you shouldn't
run at all. We'll tell you why |
October 2006
Shifting Up- Workouts to help you accelerate. |
February 2002
Of Romulus, Remus, and Running: It's easy to make
mistakes if you buy into certain running myths. So don't |
September 2006
Stuck in a Rut? What to do when improvement slows down. |
January 2002
Runner's Six-Pack: Practice these six running components,
and you'll run faster and easier by spring. |
August 2006
I run three days a week. Do I need to vary each workout?
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December 2001
Use Your Imagination: There are scads of ways to
keep running happily through the winter. Here are 25 |
July 2006
How can I stay positive in a race when there are so many people
in front of me? |
November 2001
Zero In On the Zone: You've heard runners talk
about finding their training zone. Here's how to get there
yourself. |
June 2006
Taper Tips: Don’t Race Without Them |
October 2001
Step Lively: Feeling down about your running lately?
Time to reenergize mind and body. |
May 2006
Two-Timing. Workouts you can run
with a slower- or faster- partner |
September 2001
Run Well Soon: Proper training recovery is essential-but
it takes time. This routine will speed it up. |
April 2006
Every spring I’m psyched to start running- only to quit?
How can I maintain my enthusiasm? |
August 2001
Partner in Speed: Running with a fast crowd will
help you improve your race times |
March 2006
I just started running. Should I focus on getting faster
or going longer? |
July 2001
Practice Makes Perfect: These simple form drills
will make you a faster, more efficient runner |
February 2006
Is there proper form for running on a treadmill? |
June 2001
Race Basics: Here's our step-by-step guide to beginning
racing |
January 2006
Winter:The best speed workout for the season |
May 2001
Going It Alone: Many runners prefer solo workouts,
and for good reason |
December 2005
I just started running this fall. How can I stay consistent
through the winter? |
April 2001
5-K or 10-K: Take our quiz to determine which race
distance is for you |
November 2005
How can I gauge my running progress if I don’t race?
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March 2001
Train to Gain: When you maximize the training effect,
it's all gain and no pain |
October 2005
Over the summer I increased my weekly mileage and got
really fit. Should I keep upping my mileage? |
February 2001
Log Power: A running journal may be your best training
tool |
September
2005
What does "listen to your body" mean?
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January 2001
Come Together: These runners tapped the power
of the group. So can you.
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August
2005
I start runs too slow and have too much left at the end. How
can I learn to judge pace? |
December 2000
X-Train to X-Cel: Sharpen your fitness (and stay
fresh) with these workouts |
July 2005
Should every runner eventually do a marathon? |
November 2000
Mind Games: Negative thoughts dragging down? Zap
'em with these tricks. |
June
2005
Simple Solutions For Common Running Mistakes |
October 2000
The Pause That Refreshes: Used right, walk breaks
can whisk you to a marathon PR |
May
2005
Are walk breaks something I should phase out of my running
as I get faster? |
September 2000
Take Your Pick - Four winning workouts from my
training log |
April
2005
How long should I run before doing races? |
August 2000
Save Your Strength - Seven ways to grow stronger
as you grow older |
March
2005
I started running recently. What’s the best way to
encourage my friend to start, too? |
July 2000
Happily Ever After - 9 secrets to lifelong running
bliss |
February
2005
My energy levels often fluctuate on runs. Is this normal
and what can I do to get through the rough spots? |
June 2000
How Low Can you Go? Surprise! Low-mileage training
works-even for the marathon |
January
2005
How can I use my new training log to improve my running? |
May 2000
On the Double: Running twice a day can make you
fitter, healthier, and leaner. Here's how to pull it off |
December
2004
How can I cross-train this winter and still stay in shape
for running come spring? |
April 2000
Race Yourself Into Shape: Scheduled just right,
a series of races can propel you to faster times. |
November
2004
What can I do the hours and days following my first marathon
to help speed recovery? |
March 2000
Frequently Asked Questions
Some questions never go out of style. Here are six classics. |
October
2004
For my first marathon, what should my goal be? |
February 2000
Running Yourself Ragged? Small flaws in your form
can lead to big aches and pains. Here's how to fix them. |
September
2004
As a beginning runner, how long can I expect to improve
in endurance and pace? |
January 2000
Dashing through the Snow - Wintertime running can
be safe and enjoyable, provided you make a few adjustments. |
August
2004
Why do I sometimes get “psyched out” before
a run and how can I avoid it? |
December 1999
Performance Review: At year's end, you can learn
a lot from your running successes--and failures. |
July
2004
Do I still need to warm up and cool down if I’m
just going out for a casual run? |
November 1999
Easy Glider - Conserve energy with this simple
trick |
June
2004
What’s the best way to get faster if I’ve
never done speedwork before? |
October 1999
Play While You Run - Five workouts that will keep
you coming back for more |
May 2004
How do I figure out what pace I can run for any given
race distance? |
September 1999
Masterful Aging - Just because you're over 40 doesn't
mean you have to slow down |
April 2004
How long should my longest run be if I’m training
for my first 5-K, 10-K, half-marathon, or marathon? |
August 1999
Hone Your Racing Skills |
March
2004
When temperatures finally start to rise, so too will your
milage. Here’s how to protect against overtraining. |
July 1999
Make Every Run Great |
February
2004
Overcome mental barriers with these can’t fail training
strategies. |
June 1999
Stomp Out the Blahs |
January
2004
Like life, running comes with lots of highs and lows.
Here’s how to run your best through them all. |
May
1999
Run Your Fastest Mile |
December 2003
Holiday Survival Guide
Stay fit and fast this season by running just 3 days a week.
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April 1999
Perfectly Matched |
November
2003
It’s a Date
Sometimes the hardest part of your run is finding time for
it in the first place. Here’s how to book it.
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March 1999
Injury-Free Forever |
| October
2003
Hazards Ahead. The clock shouldn’t dictate pace. The
conditions should. Here’s how to overcome the most common
pacing pitfalls. |
February
1999
Positively Negative |
September
2003
Recover from Summer
Run strong this fall with these eight energy-boosting strategies
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January
1999
Keep This Promise |
August
2003
Gone Camping
The right running camp can change your running life |
December 1998
Indoor Retreats |
| July 2003
Stay injury-free indefinitely. I’ll show you how.
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November 1998
Personal Training |
| June
2003
Speedwork without the Work
You can run faster and easier without standard speed sessions.
Here’s how.
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October 1998
The Postrace Blues |
May 2003
These runners ran marathons after they thought they’d
never run again. |
September 1998
Head Games |
| April
2003
How to stay stress-free, injury-free, and burnout-free the
rest of your running year
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August 1998
Under Pressure |
| March 2003
Make the Transition: Jump-start your spring running
with my transition-training plan |
July 1998
All Gain, No Pain |
February 2003 |
June 1998
Worryfree Racing |
| January 2003
Back to the Future: To plan your running future,
you need to evaluate your running past. Here’s how. |
May 1998
Mold the Next Generation |
| December 2002
Gear up for Winter: The right gear can make winter
running a blast. Here’s what you need |
April 1998
Growing through a Phase |
| November 2002
Use It or Lose It: Keep your running edge all winter
with these four workouts |
March 1998
Reasons to Race |
| October 2002
Run Strong All Fall: Hey, just because we call
it fall doesn’t mean we have to fall short on our running
program. Below I’ve outlined three common problems that
can lead to a seasonal drop, along with a dozen easy solutions.
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February 1998
Pick Up The Beat |
| September 2002
Running Away from Home |
January 1998
Runnin' Down a Dream |
| August 2002
TWO-FOR-ONE TRAINING: Speedwork improves
speed, but not always endurance, Here’s how to boost
both at once. |
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July 2002
To Marathon or Not to Marathon? This quiz will
tell you if the 26.2-mile challenge is right for you. If it’s
not, we have options |
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