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You Can Build Real Speed Like the Incredible 16-Year-Old Cooper Lutkenhaus, No Matter Your Age

Sharpen your kick like the teen phenom who just shocked the world.

By Ashley Tysiac
Aug 4, 2025
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How to Master the Marathon

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The Runner’s World Guide to Mastering the Marathon

This program provides all the tools you need to run your first—or fastest—26.2 miles. Master your marathon training with guidance from our experts.

By Mallory Creveling, CPT, Brian Dalek and Donna Raskin
Jul 22, 2024

How to Master the Half Marathon

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The Runner’s World Guide to Mastering the Half Marathon

This program provides all the tools you need to run your first—or fastest—13.1 miles. Master your half marathon training with guidance from our experts.

By Mallory Creveling, CPT and Brian Dalek
Jan 1, 2024
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The Runner's World Guide to Strength Training

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The Runner’s World Guide to Strength Training

By Mallory Creveling, CPT, Brian Dalek and Kristen Wagner
Jun 10, 2025
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Lower-Body Strength Workout for Runners

By Mallory Creveling, CPT
Jun 10, 2025
total body workout including chest press

Total-Body Workout With Glute Activation

By Mallory Creveling, CPT
Jun 10, 2025
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Core Workout for Runners

By Mallory Creveling, CPT
Jun 10, 2025
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Strength Training Equipment for Runners

By Matt Rudisill
Aug 1, 2025
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How to Master the 5k

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The Runner’s World Guide to Mastering the 5K

By Mallory Creveling, CPT, Brian Dalek and Kristen Wagner
Apr 29, 2025

The Runner's World Guide to Mental Health

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The Runner’s World Guide to Mental Health

By Mallory Creveling, CPT, Brian Dalek and Pavlína Černá
May 2, 2024

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How to Master the Run/Walk Method

By Mallory Creveling, CPT, Brian Dalek and Kristen Wagner
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Run a Faster Mile Just Like Faith Kipyegon

By Donna Raskin
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Run/Walk Plans to Transform Your Racing

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How to Start Running—and Not Feel Embarrassed

By Ashley Tysiac
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Upper-Body Strength Workout for Runners

By Mallory Creveling, CPT
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Total-Body Workout With Plyometrics

By Mallory Creveling, CPT
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Total-Body Workout With Core Focus

By Mallory Creveling, CPT
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How to Run Your Fastest 5K

By Lauren Bedosky