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Whether it's your first time in a racing bib or you just need a little refresher on those 10-miler training runs, we've got a half-marathon training schedule that will get you across the finish line. Join the ranks: The half marathon currently has the highest percentage of women of any U.S. road distance—57 percent of competitors are now female (in 1985, just 20 percent of competitors were!). Read More

This easy plan, designed by Jeff Gaudette, head coach for RunnersConnect in Boston, will get you race-ready fast. (Not the competitive type? Just call it your “5 Weeks to a Hot Body” program instead.) The running sessions may be done outdoors or on a treadmill.Running a Farther Distance?Stick with it for a few more weeks and make your high-mileage dreams come true.To do a 10K…. Repeat weeks 1 through 5 from the plan below, adding 1 mile to every workout. Read More

Whether you're new to running or training for your tenth marathon. Read More

Body-wise, running can be a high-impact sport, which can mean achy joints, irritated tendons, and other running-related injuries. Many runners use various methods to try to lessen the impact of constantly striking the ground. For many runners, that means choosing a soft surface. But while you may think that running on soft surfaces may help lower the strain on your body, this may not always be the case. Read More