Training for Runners: RunnersWorld.com

The Long Way
When to go slow, speed up, or hit your race pace during the biggest run of your week.

Join the Crowd
Enjoy marathon season—without running 26.2.

Fast Friends
An Olympian and his dog take on all comers

Runner's World Challenge Q+A
Expert advice to help you reach any goal.

Take the Challenge! (Video)
Have a time goal for your fall marathon or half? Our editors can help you hit it. Here's how.

RW Training Guide on iPad
Download your 16-week marathon training plan to your Apple iPad—for only $1.99

Weird Science
Running makes you lean and strong. It also gives you twitchy legs, black toenails, and an urgent need to find a bathroom now. Why?

Run Your Worst Race
Essential advice from runners and readers about racing mistakes.

Off-Road Detour
How to get into trail running—simply and safely.

Running With Dogs
Everything you need to know, tip to tail.

Newbie: Hungry for More
When you start running, you get to eat as much as you want, right?

How Fit Are You?
If you want to perform at your full potential, you need to target flexibility, balance, and mobility.

Run Faster (Without All the Work)
You don't always have to break a sweat in your quest to set a new PR or shave a few seconds off your daily loop.

Let's Get Started
Running has the power to make you fitter, healthier, even happier. Here's all you need to know to get on track to a brighter future.

Half Marathon Special
The half-marathon is the fastest growing distance in our sport. Pick the training plan that's right for you.

Runner's World Personal Trainer
Runner's World now offers the most powerful web-based training log available for runners.

Double Duty
Run twice a day to get stronger and faster—sooner.

Training Plans
No matter what distance you are training for, the Runner's World Personal Trainer has a plan for you.

Fast Abs
Forget crunches. If you want to get faster, fitter, and stronger, you need to train your core like a runner.

The Rookie Marathon Plan
A marathon training plan designed for first-time marathoners who seldom run or race beyond six miles.

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