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Runners who develop strong mental toughness often have successful races. These specific training strategies are geared toward all runners — from beginners to novice to experienced — along with race day tips for everyone.

Timed running races offer a different set of physical and mental challenges for runners. Here is how to adjust your training for timed races, including an emphasis on aerobic capacity and muscular endurance over pure speed.

In preparing for a big goal race, runners can learn a lot by participating in another race as part of their training. The benefits when runners use a race as a training run include getting hydration and nutrition dialed in, sharpening mental toughness and prioritizing recovery.

Setting running goals based on your experience and fitness level is critical. Knowing how to establish and reach the appropriate running objectives for your level of fitness guarantees that you remain on course, steer clear of injury and appreciate the journey.

Runners can benefit from regular cycling in numerous ways. Bike workouts help runners recover from long runs but also boost their fitness without the pounding from the roads. Here are some examples of cycling workouts for runners.

There is a lot to know for first-time ultra marathon runners. This guide provides an overview on nutrition, hydration, training and more.

The top 10 trail and ultra running stories on RunSpirited include coaching tips, lighting for runners and an elite athlete's historic race.

Ultras take your body and mind to the next level beyond traditional marathons. Here are some basics to prepare you for your first ultra.

Active recovery for runners is vital for their development because it is at rest when the body heals and repairs itself, and builds muscle.