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How I Used Running Power to Run a Sub-3 Marathon

Read how this ambitious runner used wrist-based running power and other features on the Polar Vantage V to run a sub-3 marathon.
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4 marathon training mistakes to avoid

So, you’ve read all the top tips on how to train for a marathon but do you know what you should NOT do?

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Marathon Recovery – the Hours, Days, and Weeks After the Race

Smart recovery is essential after a marathon or any big race. Follow these tips on how to recover from a race to keep some of the post-race soreness at bay.
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What you should look for in your running power data

Two running power experts explain how to do a post-training analysis on running power: What should you look for in running power data to help you improve?
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Eight things to consider when you’re traveling for a race

Ready to book a race-cation? Whether going across the country or across the world for a race, here are 8 factors to consider when traveling for races.
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What to eat on race day

The right nutrition is key in race day success. Here’s triathlete and Master of Human Nutrition Kaisa Sali’s pro tips on what to eat on race day.

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Need Help From A Running Expert? Here’s Why You Probably Do

Need help? Yeah, you do! Here’s how hiring a running expert (coach, PT, physical therapist) can work wonders even for experienced self-taught runners.

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What to do the night before your big race

It’s the night before the goal race you’ve been training for. Now what? Here are 12 pre-race strategies to help you get ready the night before the big race.
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Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your Warm-Up Before Running

“What do pros do?” Well, they warm up before running. Here’s why and how pro athlete Will Leer warms up before training and racing.

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6 Running Race Goals That Have Nothing To Do With A PR

Focusing on a PR can be fun, but there are other race-day goals, too. Consider one of these 6 race goals the next time you show up to the start line.
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Should You Stretch Before Running?

Ah, the age-old debate: Should you stretch before running or after your run? Opinions aside, Dr. William Roberts sheds light on when and how runners should stretch.

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Don’t “Just” Start Running – 3 Tools To Help You Follow Your Running Plan

Before you start running, it’s key to have a running plan – and follow the plan. These tools will help you build a plan and stick to it.

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The Best Core Workouts For Runners – Here’s Why And How One Core Session A Week Is Enough

Finding the time for core workouts is a struggle? Here’s Dr. Jinger Gottschall’s research-based insight on how runners can optimize their core workout sessions.
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How to choose running shoes | Expert tips for finding the right pair

To help you find the perfect pair, we invited the Swiss running company On to answer the questions you have been dying to know about running shoes.
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Running Power Is Here – Does It Mean Heart Rate Training Is Old News?

With the new wrist-based running power, the power vs heart rate question is puzzling many runners: What are the differences and should you favor one over the other?
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Training For A Marathon: HOw To Get The Final 10-12 prep Weeks Right

Read Polar running coach Nick Anderson’s thoughts on how to get the final 10-12 weeks of your marathon preparation right.

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How To Become A Better Runner? Do What’s (Slightly) Unpleasant

If you feel like you’re running in a rut, consider these myth-busting action points on how to become a better runner – and more importantly, take action!
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4 Inspirational Real-Life Stories From Everyday Runners

Must-read success stories from runners just like you, sharing their dreams and running inspiration.
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How to Be Your Own Running Coach – 3 Keys to Self-coached Success

It’s totally doable to be your own running coach but to start off on the right track, take a look at these tips on motivation, tools and resources for self-coached runners from a world-class endurance runner Calum Neff.
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Do you need a running coach?

Here are 5 reasons why hiring a running coach might be useful for runners of all levels and how to find the right running coach for you.

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