Community: Exchange advice in the forums and read running commentary Resources: Personal running log, calculators, links and other tools for runners News: Running news from around the world Training: Articles and advice about fitness, race training and injury prevention Races/Results: Find upcoming races and past results Home: The Cool Running homepage

Cool Running homepage
TRAINING
fitness & performance
Tune up your workouts, technique and health.
 
new runners
Start running with our program for beginners.
 
training schedules
Train for events from the 5K to the marathon.
 
aches & pains
Diagnose, prevent and recover from sports injury.
 
aches & pains
Track, graph and share your personal running stats with this free online log and training tools. (Partnered with ActiveTrainer.)
 
online coaching
We are offering a new Virtual Trainer service
 
Your coach will design a custom training plan, monitor your progress, and answer questions
Your coach will design a custom training plan, monitor your progress, and answer questions.
 
training tip

> More Training Tips




New Hampshire’s Annual Millennium Mile—Downhill and Down Home, the Most Enjoyable Mile
[In Training]
New Hampshire’s Annual Millennium Mile—Downhill and Down Home, the Most Enjoyable Mile: May all your miles be downhill with the wind at your back! Usually this is a simple greeting to wish someone well. But in Londonderry, NH that is exactly what you get. On December 27, 2009, this one-mile contest is the highlight of the holiday running season. By Skip Cleaver.
 
How to Push Past Those Last Few MilesHow to Push Past Those Last Few Miles
It is often said that the race is won or lost in the last few miles. Starting out too fast can leave you feeling fatigued and unable to push when it counts. Use these tips to plot your strategy to push through the final few miles. Active.com

Marathon Training: Shorten the Long RunMarathon Training: Shorten the Long Run
The long run is essential when training for a marathon, but, it doesn't have to be 26.2 miles. Read up on how far your long run should be to have the endurance needed on race day. Active.com

4 Tips to Running Your First Marathon4 Tips to Running Your First Marathon
Building endurance is key to assure you will last the 26.2 miles on race day. Increase your miles slowly and use these tips to help get you there. Active.com

How to Start Running TodayHow to Start Running Today
Running is an all-star calorie crusher, mood enhancer, and disease fighter. And you don't have to be hardcore to reap its many benefits. Try our easy get-up-and-go plan and watch the weight melt away. Active.com

How to Improve Your Run All Day LongHow to Improve Your Run All Day Long
What you do during the hours you're not running can make (or break) your workout. Active.com

4 Tips on Running Your Best 10K4 Tips on Running Your Best 10K
Running can be endlessly challenging for any participant. There is always another mile or a faster time that you can work towards. Use these tips to push it a little harder on your next run. Active.com

7 Tips for Taking Time Off7 Tips for Taking Time Off
Most runners will experience a setback and have to take time off. There are benefits to be gained from scheduled breaks, and setbacks should not deter the ultimate goal. Active.com

Shin Splints 101: Treatment and Prevention TipsShin Splints 101: Treatment and Prevention Tips
Shin splints are a common overuse injury that most runners will deal with and dread. Use this guide to better understand the pain in your shin, learn how to treat it, and prevent it from coming back. Active.com
 
 
Browse more...
Fitness & Performance
New Runners
Training Plans
Aches & Pains
Virtual Trainer
Running Tips & Articles | Active.com
Free Training Log
race directors my profile

Sponsored By

Follow Coolrunning.com on the social web: Facebook Twitter
Subscribe to the Newsletter | Subscribe to the News Feeds

About Cool Running | Advertise | Race Directors | Customer Support | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2009 The Active Network, Inc.
powered by Big Mediumi