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Recovery

Warmups

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The One Warmup Rule Every Runner Should Follow

By Matt Rudisill

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5 Drills to Improve Your Form and Speed

By Laurel Leicht

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Do This Warmup for More Successful Runs

by Jennifer Van Allen and Jordan Smith

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Unlock Faster Paces With a Plyometric Warmup

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How to Combat Lack of Sleep to Save Performance

By Elizabeth Millard

Jun 3, 2025

Stretching

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Exactly What to Do On Your Rest Days

By Ashley Mateo

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These Foam Rollers Are the Perfect Recovery Tool

By Matthew Medendorp

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5 Stretches—Cool Down and Prep for Your Next Run

by Bill Pierce and Scott Murr

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How to Strengthen Your IT Band

By Dr. Rachel Tavel, PT, DPT, CSCS

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6 Morning Stretches Every Runner Should Do

By Ashley Mateo

Nutrition - Weight Loss

Tools

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This Tool Helps You Figure Out What to Wear When You Run

by The Editors of Runner's World

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Pace Calculator

By The Runner's World Editors

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Find the Right Training Plan for You

By Brian Dalek and Aug 6, 2025

Nutrition - Weight Loss

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Try This Calories-Burned Running Calculator

by The Runner’s World Editors

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Race-Time Predictor

by Robert James Reese and Kiera Carter

Health - Injuries

Jun 3, 2025

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The One Rule That Made My Easy Runs Actually Work

By Ashley Tysiac

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How to Make the Most of the Non-Running Days

By Jenessa Connor

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Learn to Recover Like Donavan Brazier

By Matt Rudisill

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How to Keep Legs Fresh During Marathon Training

By Caitlin Carlson

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Just Ran a Marathon? Recover for These 3 Reasons

By Ashley Tysiac

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What You Should Know about Running When Sore

By Monique Lebrun

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6 Ways Rest Days Can Improve Your Running

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Do Cold Plunges Really Have Any Benefits?

By Elizabeth Millard

Jun 3, 2025

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Should Runners Be Sleepmaxxing?

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4 Things Runners Get Wrong About Stretching

By Elizabeth Millard

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How Many Rest Days Should You Take Per Week?

By Ashley Mateo

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Is a Vibrating Foam Roller Better Than Others?

By Jenessa Connor

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Active vs. Passive Recovery: Which Is Better?

By Laurel Leicht

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How to Approach Deload Weeks

By Monique Lebrun

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The Benefits of Foam Rolling

by michelle hamilton

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12 Tips to Boost Recovery After a Half Marathon

By Caitlin Carlson