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Advanced road racers, trail super shoes, and adaptable carbon fiber are some of the promises of the coming year
The case for marking the passage of time by running your ass off
Three pro tips to restore your childlike joy of running fast and make speedwork more enjoyable and effective
These days I can break a record while finishing last. Some say they find me inspiring, but I often feel like a decrepit but willing old dog who gets a pat when he tries to chase his ball.
The case for an event that’s somewhere between the Boston Marathon and the Olympic Trials
LA Saves Track wants to give the oldest high school in the city a facility it can be proud of
While the benefit to giving elite women their own race seems obvious, the question of giving male marathoners a separate start is more contentious
A visit to Eliud Kipchoge’s Kenyan training camp reveals how he dominates the marathon world
A mathematical model explains how endurance and speed come together to determine who will win a last-lap sprint
A new study uses machine learning to quantify the effects of temperature, humidity, heat, and sun
Thanks to the app’s open diary format, a race is more than just a race—it’s an opportunity for public introspection
The physiological differences between men and women affect how much fluid they store, how they sweat, and how quickly they heat up. Does that matter?
A friendly reminder that worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy
The upstart Swiss company is shaking things up with an unorthodox cushioning system and an emphasis on grassroots marketing
Yes, people sometimes die while running. No, that doesn’t mean running is “dangerous.”
A new study investigates how different types of physical performance are affected by the time of day
The Prime X is banned for professional athletes, but that might be its main selling point
A new study suggests that hydrogels enable you to down more carbs with less digestive distress, and race faster as a result.
Don't just dominate the hills, conquer the whole course by running more strategically and finishing faster.
As the Fifth Avenue Mile celebrates its 40-year anniversary on Sunday, here’s a look at the legacy of the race
Can mindful running make you faster—or at least happier?
For New Generation Track and Field, established media companies are too stuck in their ways
Endurance-science experts explain the world record holder’s incredible marathon dominance
Running nerds won’t learn anything new from ‘Kipchoge: The Last Milestone,’ but it’s still a feast for the eyes
The Tokyo Games reminded us why athletics remains the greatest show on earth
In what might be the first step toward an unprecedented triple, the Dutch runner won two races on the same day
Exercise and digestion often don’t mix well, but scientists are on the case
Five years after the Vaporfly upended marathon running, track shoes are set to star in Tokyo
Instead of focusing on joint angles and limb movements, a new study takes a holistic approach to the biomechanics of elite runners
The mile isn’t just another race distance. It’s almost its own sport.
Since Mary Cain spoke out about the Nike Oregon Project in 2019, a growing wave of young runners have come forward with their own allegations of negligent coaching and toxic team cultures across the sport
Researchers are searching for telltale clues in your strength, flexibility, or body position that signal an impending injury. It’s harder than you think.
A new analysis digs into who overheats and which conditions are most risky, with surprising results
Stiff and unstable hips put strain on your hamstrings. Here’s how to assess and improve hip mobility, posture and rotational strength.
The former Wired editor, now CEO of The Atlantic, Nicholas Thompson is busier — and faster — than ever at 45. Here's how the new age-group American 50K record-holder does it.
Maintaining the ability to hit top gear after your twenties is useful even for endurance athletes, and takes specific training
Running alone against the clock is very different from trying to beat other runners, but untangling how our minds process the challenge is “like knitting with spaghetti”
Mental fatigue has become a hot topic for sports science researchers, but its effects remain controversial
A new study explores how inner monologue varies between sports, situations, and experience levels
As scientists continue to debate what elements create super shoe magic, what do we know, and what does that mean for how you select your next racing shoes?
If even pacing is so great, why do the best runners in the world always seem to have another gear at the end?
The secrets of tempo runs, one of running’s most important (but poorest defined) workouts.
Your speed will determine if and how you need to consume carbs to fuel your half marathon.
Why you should run more miles, and how to do it safely and effectively.
When you're going long and easy, running slower produces all of the benefits, and leaves you fresh for the training week to come.