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FEATURED BEGINNERS CONTENT
Team Work Team Work 
A cancer survivor races to help himself, his family, and his TNT brethren.
Five Weeks To Your First 5K Five Weeks To Your First 5K 
Any runner can become a racer, and our 5-K training package will get you from start to the finish.

The Runner's World 8-Week Beginning Runner's Training Program The Runner's World 8-Week Beginning Runner's Training Program 
Follow this plan to become a runner.
For Beginners Only For Beginners Only
"I notice my shins hurt more the faster I run," says Heather. "How do I run more light footed?"

Running 101 Running 101 
Get off on the right foot with this 10-week program for beginning runners.
Speed 101 Speed 101 
How to get fitter and stronger--fast

Quick Fix: Too Much Bounce Quick Fix: Too Much Bounce 
Do these drills to avoid bounce and to learn to keep your feet low
Free Training Log Free Training Log
Track your workouts, chart your progress, record new routes...all online.

First Steps First Steps 
Want to take up running? Follow our simple but surefire training program.
Improve Your Form Improve Your Form 
Your running form will improve as you condition your body.

The Three-day Training Week For Runners The Three-day Training Week For Runners 
No time to run? This training plan will help you stay fit in just three days a week.
Learn To Breathe Properly On A Run Learn To Breathe Properly On A Run 
Breathing is a very natural activity--and so is getting out of breath when you run.

The Run/Walk Plan The Run/Walk Plan 
A simple new training technique with an array of benefits.
What's The Perfect 30-minute Workout? What's The Perfect 30-minute Workout? 
The Curves fitness program is fast and effective. Can the same formula work for runners?