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The One Warmup Rule Every Runner Should Follow

A few minutes before an easy run might be plenty, but speed sessions demand more. Here’s how to fine-tune your prerun routine.

By Matt Rudisill

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The Biomechanics of Speed: How Your Form Can Improve Your Pace

By Laurel Leicht

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Do This Warmup for More Successful Runs

by Jennifer Van Allen and Jordan Smith

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Unlock Faster Paces With a Plyometric Warmup

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How to Combat Lack of Sleep to Save Performance

By Elizabeth Millard

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The Best Stretches to Do Before a Run

By Natascha Grief, NASM-CPT, -CES, -CNC, -BCS, -SFC

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The Best QL Stretches and Exercises

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Best Psoas Stretches for Hip Flexors

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5 Dynamic Stretches to Practice Before Every Run

by Bill Pierce and Scott Murr

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The Best Yoga Routine to Address Menstrual Cramps

By Monique Lebrun

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Can You Split Up Long Runs Without Compromising Training? Here’s What Experts Say

By Caitlin Carlson

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Run Longer: Break New Barriers

By Mallory Creveling, CPT, Brian Dalek and Kristen Wagner

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How to Achieve the Elusive Runner’s High

By K Aleisha Fetters

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What the Heck Is VO2 Max? And Can You Improve Yours as You Get Older?

By Jeff Dengate and Kristen Wagner

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5 Simple Half Marathon Training Tips

By Monique Lebrun

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The Best 5-Minute Running Warmup

by Jessica Dunham

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Why You Need Core Work in Your Warmup

By Kristine Kearns

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The Warmup You Need Before Winter Runs

By Jordan Smith

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This Dynamic Warmup Takes Less Than 5 Minutes

by Cindy Kuzma and Runner's World Editors

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Try This 2-Minute Warm-Up Before Your Next Workout

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4 Ways You are Wrecking Your Knees—and How to Save Them Instead

by Elizabeth Marglin

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How Long Should You Warm up Before a Tough Workout?

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Priming the Prerace Pump

by Scott Douglas