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How to Run Safely Outside
When running outside, it's important to use your common sense and take precautions to prevent getting injured or becoming a victim. Follow these steps to make you're staying safe during outdoor runs.
How to Find Local Races
Running road races, from 5K to marathons, is a great way to stay motivated. Follow these steps to find races in your own backyard.
How to Self-Treat Running Injuries
Most runners have to deal with some aches and pains during training. Find out how you can initially self-treat your running injury.
How to Prevent Running Injuries
Many running injuries can be easily prevented. Follow these tips to avoid running injuries.
How to Find a Running Group
There are lots of benefits of group training, from improved motivation to expanded social circle. Not sure how to go about finding people to run with? Follow these steps to find a running group.
How to Take Water from Hydration Stops
Taking cups of water from water stops and drinking the water definitely takes some practice. Follow these steps when running through water stops in races.
How to Do the Run/Walk Method
Most beginner runners start out using a run/walk technique because they don't have the endurance or fitness to run for extended periods of time. Here's how to do the run/walk method.
How to Start Running
If you've never run before or you've had a long break from running, it can feel intimidating to get out there and start running. This simple, eight-week plan will help beginners ease into running.
How to Choose the Right Sports Bra
Wearing the right sports bra is critical to your comfort, especially during long runs. Follow these steps to make sure you get the perfect sports bra for you.
How to Warm Up and Cool Down
All of your runs should start with a warm-up and end with a cooldown. Find out why they're important and how to do them properly.
How to Run Hills Properly
If you're one of those runners who dreads running hills, it may be because you're not using the right hill running techniques. Follow these steps for proper hill running and you may actually look forward to inclines during your runs.
How to Find Romance Through Running
There are plenty of single runners out there who are eager to meet someone who shares their passion for running. Follow these steps to increase your chances of meeting a future mate. Even if you don't make a love connection, you may find a great running partner.
How to Keep a Training Log
Whether your goal is to run your best marathon time or to lose some weight, a training log can be a useful and motivational tool. Here are some basic guidelines for how to keep a training log.
How to Buy the Right Running Shoes
Follow these tips for buying running shoes to avoid common running shoe mistakes and keep you running injury-free.
How to Take a Post-Run Ice Bath
An ice bath can help you recover faster after a long run or race, such as a marathon. A short soak in a tub filled with water and ice will help reduce inflammation of tissues and joints, relieve soreness, and speed up your recovery. Here's how to take an ice bath.
How to Do Deep Belly Breathing
Deep belly breathing can help prevent side stitches and maximize oxygen intake, which can improve your running performance. Here's how to breathe deeply when running.
How to Do Toe Raises to Prevent Shin Splints
If you experience shin pain when running, it may be because of weak anterior tibalis muscles. Do this exercise a few times a week to develop the muscle and prevent shin splints.
How to Do Fartlek Runs
Fartlek drills are informal speed play workouts that are a great way for beginner runners to get introduced to speed work. Here's how to do a simple fartlek workout.
How to Do Heel Raises to Prevent Shin Splints
Runners, especially beginners, can develop shin splints as they increase their mileage or when adding speedwork to their routines. Do these exercises a few times a week to help prevent shin splints.
How to Make an Ice Pack
Ice can help reduce pain and swelling in running injuries. Here's how to make an ice pack at home using just a few items.
How to Calculate Your Target Heart Rate Zone
When you're exercising in your target heart rate zone, you'll get the most benefits of your running, or other cardiovascular activity. Here's how to calculate your target heart rate zone using the Karvonen Method.
How to Run Hill Repeats
Hill repeats are an excellent way for runners to build strength, improve their speed, and build their mental strength and confidence in hill running. Here's how to run hill repeats.