Jennifer Van Allen

Everything to Know About Running in the Heat
Hereās how to stay safe.

This Three-Step Warmup Routine Is All You Need for Your Next Run
All you need is a few minutes to transform your performance.
How to Prepare for a 5K So You Hit the Finish Line Feeling Strong
Steal these tips to crushing your first race.

How to Get Back Into Running After a Long Break
A simple guide to help you return to the sport you love with ease.

All the Benefits of Running You Can Gain for Your Body and Mind
Research points out the best advantages of starting a regular run routine.
The Ultimate Beginnerās Guide to Treadmill Running and Walking
It may seem like a no-brainer (just press start!), but there are some key tips you should know.

5 Speed Workouts to Help Beginners Pick Up the Pace
Mix up your training with one of these fun interval workouts.

How Long is a Track and How Many Miles is a Lap? We Answer Your Questions
Before you start clocking intervals in the oval, you need this easy math and etiquette info.

Should You Stretch Before or After Running?
Find out what experts have to say about the much-debated topic.

A Guide to Common Running Terms
A dictionary of running terms for beginners.

How to Master Your Prerace Checklist
Follow these tips to get to the starting line prepared to race.

5 Ways to Get Over Your Biggest Mental Barriers
Even if you love working out, itās completely normal to battle negative thinking. Here's how to get over it.

Kick Your Sugar Addiction in 9 Steps
Sweets are fine in moderation, but take these steps to keep the cravings in check.

A Guide to Common Running Terms
Running is straightforward. But sometimes the lingo is not.

8 Questions Runners Should Ask Before Trying to Lose Weight
How to tailor your training and diet so you meet your overall goals.

Bounce Back Strong From Your Holiday Indulgences
6 easy steps to get on track in the New Year.

Hitting the wall in training, and making a breakthrough
Some of the most common training mistakes and how to avoid them

Strength Training for New Runners
Essential moves for beginner runners to build power and prevent injury.

Tips for Race Recovery
Get the rest you need and bounce back fast

5 Key Speed Workouts Every New Runner Should Do
Adding a structured workout into your running routine will make you faster.

Kick Your Sugar Addiction in 9 Steps
Sugar cravings are fine in moderation but take these steps to keep them in check.

How to Measure Your Effort
From the high-tech to no-tech, it's easy to gauge your effort and the fitness gains youāre racking up.

Tools for Beginners
Use these tools to start running smart.

Making Running A Habit
Follow these 4 steps, and gradually exercise will become a no-brainer.

A Beginner's Guide to Cross-Training
Elliptical? Rowing? Cycling? How to choose an activity that's right for you.

How Fast or Slow Should I Run?
The trick is to find your "Goldilocks pace"āthe one that's just right. Here's how.

11 Tips for Staying Safe on the Roads
Take these precautions to protect yourself when youāre walking and running outside.

5 Keys to Running Healthy and Staying Injury-Free
Follow these rules, and youāll spend more time on the road and less time in rehab.

The Starting Line Training Plans
The first step is always the hardest but these plans will get you running strong.

Taper Time
The most challenging time of the year

How to Buy Running Shoes
If you're just starting to walk or run, a good pair of shoes is important. Here's a primer.

Where Should I Run?
Consider these pros and cons before you decide where to work out.