Whether you’re looking for luggage for a destination race or a sack to take to the track, the Active Gear Scout set out to find the best bags to fit your athletic needs. ACTIVE.com
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If you want a customized training plan, you normally have to hire a coach. Renowned coach Greg McMillan shows you how to create an individualized program in You, Only Faster. ACTIVE.com
Cool Running: Training

There’s a fine line between doing too much and doing just the right amount of work. Find out if your running program is helping or hurting your progress. ACTIVE.com
Cool Running: Training

From carbs to energy bars, some foods can improve performance while others impair it. Use this guide to choose the right foods and avoid race-day mishaps. ACTIVE.com
Cool Running: Training

The 10K can be hard to crack; it requires both endurance and speed to run well. Adapt these principles of distance running to run your best 6.2-mile race yet. ACTIVE.com
Cool Running: Training

If you want to qualify for Boston, it’s safest to run faster than your qualifying time. Follow this plan to get a spot in one of the most coveted races in 2014. ACTIVE.com
Cool Running: Training

Antioxidant- and carb-rich smoothies make great pre- and post-run ways to fuel. Avoid excess calories, and save money by making your own with these fresh recipes. ACTIVE.com
Cool Running: Training

How do you know when it’s time to replace your running shoes? The typical 400- to 500-mile answer isn’t true in every case. ACTIVE.com
Cool Running: Training

There isn’t one perfect marathon training plan; you must find one that works for your fitness level and goals. This 12-week program is ideal for relatively fit runners who want to race well. ACTIVE.com
Cool Running: Training

Running a faster 5K is possible once you identify the key elements that need attention. Follow these three steps to achieve your PR. ACTIVE.com
Cool Running: Training

If you think marathon prep gives you a license to stuff your face, think again. Learn how to balance the metabolic effects of training to stay lean. ACTIVE.com
Cool Running: Training

Many runners miss an important step when training: stretching. Spend less than five minutes elongating your muscles after your run, and you’ll notice a world of difference. ACTIVE.com
Cool Running: Training

You do everything possible to recover well: stretch, ice, massage, rest. But, are you doing too much? ACTIVE.com
Cool Running: Training

The calories, sugar and fat add up quickly in frozen coffees and teas, but you don’t have to sacrifice them entirely. Learn how to create healthier versions of the drinks you crave. ACTIVE.com
Cool Running: Training

Every runner is imbalanced. Over time, these imbalances turn into weakness, which can cause injury. Balance your body with these 13 exercises. ACTIVE.com
Cool Running: Training

Running drills are designed to mimic sound form in short bursts. If you want to improve your technique, these exercises will help. ACTIVE.com
Cool Running: Training

If you want to be able to run 3 miles without stopping but a training plan sounds daunting, take heart. This step-by-step guide takes the guesswork out of running. ACTIVE.com
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The Race, the Foxboro Against Diabetes 5K, is more than a 5K run and walk in Foxboro, Massachusetts it is an endeavor to make “Diabetes a Disease of the Past.” The race is held in memory of Shannon E. Hurley and it is an event dedicated to raising funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Be a part of this community event on June 1, 2013 on the scenic and historic roads of Foxboro. This great event is to raise funds and awareness, knowledge, and action.

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Foxboro Against Diabetes 5K Website

Cool Running: Training

High-intensity efforts build power, speed and fitness – fast. These three workouts will help you increase your pace, and stave off boredom. ACTIVE.com
Cool Running: Training

Running twice in one day might seem pretty hardcore. Elites do it to increase volume, but doubles aren’t just for race winners. Here’s how you can benefit, too. ACTIVE.com
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