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Training and Racing

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Many runners participate in races, from 5Ks to marathons. Get race training schedules, plus tips on how to run your best races and stay motivated to keep training.
  1. Run Training Schedules
  2. Racing and Training Tips
  3. Run/Walk Training Plans and Tips
  4. Stretching
  5. Speed Workouts
  1. Strength-Training
  2. Half Marathon Training and Running Advice
  3. Marathon Training and Running Advice
  4. Staying Motivated

Run Training Schedules

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced runner, here are training schedules for races of all distances.

Racing and Training Tips

Get tips and strategies for race training and running your best.

Run/Walk Training Plans and Tips

Two women running

Do you want to run/walk your race? Try these training plans and tips.

Stretching

Runners Wearing Shorts Stretching

Stretching is the key to helping runners stay flexible and injury-free.

Speed Workouts

Hill Running

Adding speed workouts to your running routine can help you become a stronger, faster runner.

Strength-Training

Forward Lunge Exercise

Including strength-training as part of your weekly workouts can help you get stronger and avoid running injuries.

Half Marathon Training and Running Advice

Sami Sarkis

Ready to train for and run a half marathon? Get advice to help you successfully run the 13.1-mile race.

Marathon Training and Running Advice

Runners in NYC marathon

Running a marathon is an exciting and challenging endeavor. Use these tips and advice to successfully complete the 26.2-mile race.

Staying Motivated

Chicago Marathon Finisher

Getting inspired to run can be a challenge to runners of any level. Find out how you can get and stay motivated to keep running.

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