10 Tips t0 recover faster between runs
By Danny Dreyer
Treat your legs well between runs to gain more enjoyment from your workouts, increase performance, and speed up recovery time.
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Ready to start training? Here are a few things to know before you get started.
- Learning how to run well takes sustained effort. You can’t hope to go on a couple of runs and suddenly feel comfortable signing up for a 5k or half marathon. You need to find consistency and stick to a training program, regardless of if the weather is bad or if you are tired from your workday.
- Challenge yourself little by little every time you run. You don’t have to run to the very end of your capability every time you go out. Get used to sustained running first. So, start by mixing running and walking and then try to run more often than you walk.
- Training for a big race is a great goal! Slowly increase your training runs up to your goal pace and distance.
- Follow an expert built training plan to accelerate your results and reduce the risk of injury.
There is plenty more information available. Learn how to improve your form and technique and find running workouts suited to your needs from the content below.
14 Running-Specific Strength Training Exercises
By Nikki Chavanelle
Although strength training is excluded from many runners' training programs or treated as occasional cross-training to be carried out on non-running days, it is the backbone of great endurance training.
The best treadmills for runners
By ACTIVE Reviews Team
On the search for a treadmill for race training, jogging, or coached workouts? You will find one that fits your needs on our list of best treadmills.
Best training shoes of 2022
By ACTIVE Reviews Team
Looking for the best training shoes for your workout needs? The ACTIVE Reviews team found the 9 best, based on expert input and research.
15 self-defense products every runner should know about
By Jackie Veling and Kolby Paxton
Almost every runner has had that uncomfortable feeling. You're by yourself on an early-morning or evening run when you realize you're in a vulnerable situation.
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