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Beginner

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The Runner’s World Guide on How to Start Running

Mar 4, 2025.

By Mallory Creveling, CPT, Brian Dalek and Kristen Wagner

Feb 6, 2025

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The 9 Best Running Shoes for Beginners, According to an Expert

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Try These Pre-Run Snacks to Keep You Energized

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Why Am I Not Getting Any Faster?

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How Many Miles Should You Walk Per Day?

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The Best Ways to Set Goals for Run/Walk

Pre-Run Nutriton

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How to Train Your Gut Before Race Day

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Exactly How to Carb Load for a Stronger Race

Nutrition - Weight Loss

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Your Marathon Training Diet

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Optimize Your Prerace Nutrition With These Tips

Feb 6, 2025

Running Tips

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How to Maintain VO2 Max as You Age

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6 Ways to Make Hard Workouts Feel Easier

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Why Runners Botch Pace on New Race Distances

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Why You Should Add Walking as a Second Workout

Health - Injuries

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How to Build Fatigue Resistance

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Post-Run Nutrition

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Do These 3 Things After a Long Run

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4 Energy Gel Alternatives for Runners

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The Nutrition Tech Worth Your Money & What’s Not

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6 Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Protein

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Feb 6, 2025

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What I Learned When I Gave Run/Walking a Try

By Kristen Wagner

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Benefits of a Training Plan for Runners

By Heather Mayer Irvine

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Advice for Beginner Runners

By Jordan Smith

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These Are the Most Common Injuries for New Runners

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5 Simple Tips on How to Eat Healthy

by Pamela Nisevich Bede

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A Guide to Group Runs for Beginners

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The Best Running Gear for Beginners

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What Seasoned Runners Wish They Knew Starting Out

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Runners Share What Motivates Them to Go for a Run

By Kristen Wagner

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Healthy Habits for Running and a Longer Life

Why You Should Start Running in 2025

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The Benefits of Running, Backed by Science

by Jennifer Van Allen and Monique Lebrun

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How to Improve Your Running Recovery Plan

by Mallory Creveling, CPT and Susan Paul

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The Runner's Guide to Jeffing

By Rick Pearson and Rachel Boswell

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How to Fall in Love With Running

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How to Be a Better Runner

By Taylor Dutch

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How Long Does It Take to Run a Mile on Average?

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Here’s What You Get Out of Walking a Mile a Day

By Korin Miller

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How to Pace Your Run

By Scott Douglas

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How to Start a Walking Routine

By Laurel Leicht

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How to Run Negative Splits

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