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3 Exercises to Save Your Knees

These three stretches and exercises designed specifically for runners will help prevent pain in your patellas

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8 Tips for Traveling to a Race

Smart race prep involves more than just logging miles. Follow this advice and be prepared for any destination run

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Why You Should Run Gadget-Free

No watch? No tunes? Leave behind your gadgets and gain a new respect for your efforts

The Best Trail-Running Gear for Women

With the right apparel and gear, you'll be ready for whatever weather you run into

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Step Up Your Speedwork

After a period of building your base, it's time to pick up the pace—and get really fit

Quick Bites: The Best Prerun Snacks

Need a snack stat? These prerun foods and drinks are ready when you are

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The One-Mile Trial Workout

A simple running workout to help chart your progress

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Eating on the Run

What to take in before, during, and after your workout

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Spring 2012 Trail Shoe Guide

Runner’s World wear-tests and reviews 9 trail running shoes built to handle whatever surface you take on

5 Pain Fighters

These topical pain relievers help soothe sore muscles

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A Comeback Plan for Runners

No more excuses! Here’s how to kick-start your running routine—and stick with it all year long

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Beginner's Guide to Running for Weight Loss

A breakthrough plan to lose weight and start running—no experience necessary!

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Yes, You Can Be a Triathlete

Tackling a triathlon can be daunting, even for fitness buffs, but it's not as hard as you think. With our training plan for swimming, biking, and running a sprint-length race, you'll earn bragging rights (not to mention a lean, hot body) in just 12 weeks.

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Twice the Workout, Half the Time

Combine two workouts into one and achieve greater fitness—in less time

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Post-Run Stretches You Can't Miss

A 10-minute post-run yoga sequence that will improve your range of motion and prevent injury

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The Magic Mile

How to adapt time-tested mile-repeat workouts to boost your fitness level or set a personal record

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Treadmill Workouts

Four treadmill workouts that will spice up your winter training

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Double Duty

Run twice a day to get stronger and faster—sooner

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Your Perfect Tempo

"Comfortably hard" runs are key to racing your best, at any distance. Here's how to add tempo runs to your mix

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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee)

Here's how to prevent and treat one of the most common running injuries

Now I Can Bare My Legs at the Beach

Mandy Lopez used to swelter in jeans all summer long. Now that she's dropped 100-plus pounds, she says, "Bring on the shorts and bathing suits!"

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This Mother-Daughter Pair Got in Shape Together

With Weight Watchers and the support of each other, Lenora Bryant and her daughter, Karenga Ross, dropped more than 100 pounds total

They Lost 321 Pounds Together!

Mother-daughter duo Caryn and Michele Habermann motivated each other to get in shape

Alicia and Shirley Myers
We Inspired Each Other to Drop 134 Pounds

This mother-daughter pair call each other weekly to stick to their diets

Donia Ontiveros
She Lost 35 Pounds by Biking

This busy mother of four cycled her way slim with her kids

Fran Jacquez
She’s Half Her Former Size

Fran Jacquez exceeded her weight loss goal and inspired her mom to drop 25 pounds, too

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"I Never Thought I Would be 120 Pounds—Ever!"

Krystal Sanders’ wedding pictures prompted the 27-year-old to adopt smaller portion sizes, start exercising, and ultimately shed 65 pounds

Krista Johnson
She Lost 92 Pounds and Opened a Gym

Mom Krista Johnson clobbered nearly 100 pounds with Tae Bo and now inspires others at her own fitness studio

Steven Robalino
He Lost 75 Pounds and Went Raw Vegan

Steven Robalino fought the pounds he packed on after his mother’s death by eliminating processed foods from his diet and beginning to exercise

Bill Garner
“Health and Fitness are Now My Life”

Bill Garner, 45, dropped more than 100 pounds and discovered a passion for cycling in the process

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Half-Marathon Jumpstart

Challenge yourself mentally and physically with a half-marathon. This 2-week training jumpstart will help you build your base before you embark on a 10-week training regimen.

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5-K Jumpstart

If you’re new to running, signing up for a race is the perfect way to kick off your routine and boost motivation. The Runner's World 5-K Training Jumpstart will help get you started—in just 2 weeks!