Runner’s World+ Membership Programs

To run the iconic marathon distance, you need a solid training plan. You also need sound advice on how to execute your workouts, boost your nutrition, and conquer race day. And that’s exactly what we’re here to provide with the new Runner’s World+ guide How to Master the Marathon.

Paired with the RW+ Training Plan of your choice, this holistic training program, available exclusively to Runner’s World+ members, provides all the tools you need to navigate the entire marathon training journey—from picking a race to crushing your long runs.

Nell Rojas is a professional runner and performance run coach. She has placed top 10 in both the New York City and the Boston Marathons, where she was also top American two years in a row. In the RW+ video How to Master the Marathon, Nell Rojas and other running experts will be your guide for your first or fastest marathon ever.

Tackling the half-marathon distance might be one of the smartest goals to work toward, and that’s why Runner’s World+ created the How to Master the Half Marathon program. Paired with the RW Training Plan of your choice, this holistic training program, available exclusively to Runner’s World+ members, provides all the tools you need to navigate the entire half-marathon training journey—from building your base to how to run your race strategically.

Now is the time to run your best 13.1 miles ever! 

Knox Robinson is a runner, writer, and coach. He is the cofounder and captain of the Black Roses NYC run crew, and an ardent purveyor of running culture. In the RW+ program How to Master the Half Marathon, he’ll help you get through the long runs, feel healthy, and finish strong on race day.

The Runner’s World Guide to Strength Training is perfect for any runner looking to get faster, improve their running economy, and avoid injury. New to strength training? This program will walk you through all the main movements you’ll benefit from most as a runner. Then, put those moves into action with six guided workouts, which also feature modifications for beginners.

A born and raised New Yorker, Winnie Yu is an experienced runner who is passionate about endurance sports. As a sports and orthopedic doctor of physical therapy and certified strength and conditioning specialist, she understands the importance of strength training for runners and how it can prevent common injuries such as knee pain, hip pain, ankle pain, IT band syndrome, and more. To help the NYC running community improve their performance and prevent injuries, she offers strength classes specifically tailored for runners. Yu strives to empower patients and community members alike to pursue a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.

In How to Master the Run/Walk Method, we’ll break down everything you need to know, from interval tracking to training for a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon. We’ll even help you figure out your training pace using our Magic Mile calculator! 

Carissa Galloway is a registered dietitian, race announcer, and certified personal trainer. An internationally recognized nutrition and fitness expert, Carissa has appeared on E!, CBS College Sports, and the Home Shopping Network. She is the author of Run. Walk. Eat., which she wrote with Olympian Jeff Galloway. Passionate about endurance sports and the life-changing benefits of reaching your finish line, Carissa is a seven-time marathoner and proud run/walk advocate. She resides in Oakland, Florida, with her husband, Westin, and two children, Claire and Eliud.

If you’ve always dreamt of running your local turkey trot or any other 3.1-mile dash, our latest program, How to Master the 5K is for you. 

We’ll help you choose a plan, find the right gear, and learn how to build endurance and speed through prioritizing varied runs in your training. Find tips on hydration and fueling, rest and recovery, and everything else you’ll need to get you to race day feeling amazing. Paired with the RW+ 5K Training Plan of your choice, this holistic program, available exclusively to Runner’s World+ members, provides all the tools you need to run your first—or fastest—3.1 miles.

Roberto Mandje is an Olympian and run coach who has helped thousands of runners reach the 5K finish line. In How to Master the 5K, Roberto reflects on some of his favorite 5K experiences, shares expert pacing strategies, talks about how he mentally pushes through a tough race, and more.

Running should feel effortless, pain-free, and rewarding—and so should getting started. If you’ve been thinking about giving running a try, our latest program, How to Start Running is for you.

Starting to run is all about consistency, so creating a routine that you can stick with will be key. That’s where we come in with How to Start Running. If questions around gear, form, stride, or technique have prevented you from giving running a try, you will find the answers here.  

Paired with the RW+ Beginner Training Plan of your choice, this holistic program, available exclusively to Runner’s World+ members, provides all the tools you need to start running today. 

Matt Meyer is a certified personal trainer and RRCA-certified run coach based in Boulder, Colorado. In How to Start Running, Matt shares how running has changed his life, provides the tips he wishes he knew before he started, and offers guidance on building a successful routine of your own so that you start to love running. 

From enhancing your mood to supporting many specific conditions like depression and anxiety, research proves that running can positively influence your brain chemicals. By the simple act of putting one leg in front of the other, you can shift your thought process and improve your well-being.

To help you put a plan into action, Runner’s World+ created The Runner’s World Guide to Mental Health. Made exclusively for Runner’s World+ members, this video series not only delivers a scientific explanation of how precisely running supports your mental health, but also provides strategies, tips, and resources to assist you with implementing running into your wellness routine. 

Deena Kastor is a legendary American long-distance runner, a three-time Olympian, bronze medalist in the 2004 Olympic marathon in Athens, Greece, and New York Times best-selling author of Let Your Mind Run. Deena has been championing running as a mental health tool for years, not only using it throughout her career, but also helping other runners get the most out of the miles they invest in.

When unfavorable weather—be it rain, extreme heat, or snow—complicates outdoor running, treadmills offer a controlled and reliable option. 

Our Runner’s World Guide to Treadmill Workouts simplifies treadmill training with diverse individual workouts—from hill repeats to speed intervals—and full training plans suitable for every skill level. Our guide will also help you discover the benefits and motivational aspects of treadmill running, transforming it into a key part of your training routine and ensuring progress.