By Jessi Stensland For Active.com

Having the ability to run downhill fast does not happen by chance. The
same rules of efficient running apply whether you're on the open road or
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By Matt Fitzgerald For Active.com
Oxygen is as important to running performance as it is to life.
One of the physiological characteristics that all great runners share is
a high aerobic capacity, which is a fancy way of saying a hu...

By Jeff Galloway For Active.com

Most of the runners that I work with don't have specific time goals.
This is fine. Running is a free-form activity that empowers you to
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It's interesting that athletes will spend so much time closely
monitoring their training before a race, but very little time evaluating
their actual race performance.
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The simple question of how do you run is largely unanswered in the
running community. You have a bunch of pseudo-guru styles like Pose or
Chi, but the key to running correctly to maximize performance is a topic
that is largely left to elite coach...

A running circuit workout combines short bursts of running (300-700m)
with other exercises. These challenging drills prepare you for the
rigors of other running-related workouts like threshold and long runs.
Coach Jay Johnson explains why and how...

 


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How to lose weight before cross country season? July 14th, 2010 |  Author: LaurenQ:Hey Lauren,I am running between forty and fifty miles per week. I want to try and lose 10 pounds before cross season. Advice to help please? Also I have a prob...

The Gophers' Gabriele Anderson, who has endured cancer surgery and
radiation therapy, willed herself to a second-place finish in the 1,500
meters at the NCAA outdoor track championship in Oregon.
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This might sound a bit over-the-top, but the foam
roller is probably the single most influential piece of fitness
equipment that I’ve used so far — though my Vibram Five Fingers are challenging that position.
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