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At last weekend's California International Marathon, several runners made it by the skin of their teeth
From California to New York, we've rounded up 11 of the best trots for your pre-Thanksgiving-meal sweat
Tune in to the hotly anticipated race on November 3
Don’t let winter cold banish you to the treadmill
Everyone can find a pair that fits perfectly, whether you prefer compression, roomy cuts, full coverage, or a barely there fit
He's literally tested hundreds of hats, and this is his go-to
We tested three new kicks that incorporate the controversial feature
What's so upsetting about letting a woman be faster than you?
In this episode of Moves, Santa Fe–based Railyard Fitness instructor Doug Lawder walks us through moves for stronger legs
If he cheated, he deserved to be disqualified, but the bullying crossed a line
The elite marathoner wants you to know that trail runners deserve our respect
Always wanting more pockets? Try Rabbit’s Dirt Pounders shorts, which have seven of them for anything else you need to carry.
From plantar fasciitis to blisters, these are the top causes of foot pain for runners
Our top picks for all conditions, from dry or slushy roads to technical or muddy singletrack
Rickey Gates ran 1,303 miles on the streets of San Francisco over 46 days, from November through December
The Consumer Product Safety Commission tried to recall strollers it claimed were defective, but the newly appointed chair stopped it
This road-running shoe is broken up into zones corresponding to each major foot joint, for targeted support that doesn't add weight or bulk
Whatever you want—more support, a quicker turnover, or built-in data tracking—these runners have it
The race is a celebration of the amateur athlete
The two-year-old brand makes some of the most comfortable, best-fitting running kit we've tried
The world’s biggest marathon is more than just a race. It offers the illusion of unity.
Tune in to the highly anticipated race on November 4
The partnership between Brooks, HP, and Superfeet uses biomechanical analysis and 3-D foot scanning to create a pair of shoes built especially for you
From filmmaker Noam Argov, Running Across California chronicles Ali Butler-Genesk’s attempt at a ‘fastest known time’.
After the craziest race in decades, a controversy emerged about prize money. Luckily, this story has a happy ending.
Whether you're trying to qualify for Boston or just see improvement, these principles will get you there
For the winner of the inaugural women’s Olympic marathon, watching younger women triumph keeps her inspired
The most basic tips and tricks to help you out as you begin to hit your stride
Pro road racing keeps putting too much emphasis on lowering the world record
From Salomon TV, Route 66 follows Max King as he explores a not-so-forgotten American roadway.
You may think all trucker hats are created equal. Think again.
Caribou Legs, a film from The Solidarity Union, follows Bradley Firth as he runs from 4,600 miles from Vancouver to St. John's. He battles his own inner demons of drug addiction and alcoholism while raising awareness for systemic violence against indigenous women.
From rafting trips to big-wall climbs, here's how to do it just about anywhere outdoors
As summer approaches, the risk of deadly heat stroke grows. Here’s a list of gear and advice on how to avoid it.
After closing in 1996, Boston's Eliot Lounge is coming back—if only for the weekend
Sometimes setting an unreasonable goal is the only way to jump-start your fitness
News that the FBI is involved could be a major game-changer
Marathon training can be overwhelming, but some things just aren't worth the stress
The key to success is a healthy mix of preparation and adaptability
'The Run is Worth Fighting For' is a film illustrating the lingering fight it takes to be a runner.
Whether you run today or not, the emotion is just part of being a runner
For me, running is so much more than the pursuit of a "perfect body"
The treadmill ruins the simplicity of running and packages the sport as a commodity
No runner was made in a day. And for every runner, there is a story of origin; a familiar trail, high school track, or a road. This is that story.
Sure, the fitness app makes training and racing more social, but running is meant to be isolating. The question is: Can we run without it?
Americans ran a lot this year and uploaded to Strava more than ever. Here's how your state stacked up.
The sport's not just doping scandals. These individuals represent the very best that running has to offer.
We asked the experts how to diagnose, treat, and prevent running's most frustrating, most common injury
Are the Hash House Harriers a nearly century-old orienteering group dash, a drinking club with a running problem, or just Tinder for runners? Our correspondent intended to find out.
A new social media initiative has many prominent endurance athletes publicly speaking out against doping. But in order to affect real change, the initiative has to come from the top down.
A powerhouse trio of American women—Molly Huddle, Gwen Jorgensen, and Kim Conley—all made their marathon debuts this past weekend in New York. Here's what they learned and what they wish they had done differently.
The days are getting shorter. Here's the best gear to brighten your path.
Pete Kostelnick just broke one of the toughest running records in history, logging an average of 72 miles for 42 days straight. He's the latest in a line of runners going back 120 years who have tested their mettle by crossing the country on foot.
Thirty-one thousand miles later, the writer looks back at what a half-century running habit taught him about life, pathfinding, and working off lots of French wine
Why do the times of some of the best amateur marathoners in America keep getting worse?
'Crossroads' follows the story of King and Greenwood as they run the legendary Comrades Ultra in South Africa.
The season’s best trainers keep you moving through nasty weather
You can't beat the beauty of running on mountain trails, but I still sometimes long for the freedom and shared chaos of urban runs
The metal spires and busy streets of a city pale in comparison to snowy peaks and undulating countryside, but there's something redeeming—dare I say special—about the concrete jungle
An independent investigation finds it implausible that the British ultrarunner completed the attempt without outside assistance
We talked to five people leading vastly different lives about how and why they fit running into their busy schedules
What can you learn from looking at the data from over 80 million runs? A lot, actually.
Winners and losers from today’s historic ruling, and other takeaways
Artistically-inclined future Olympian Alexi Pappas made an indie movie about the thrills of competition, with some autobiography thrown in
Czech running phenomenon Emil Zátopek was unstoppable on the track. ϳԹ of the arena, living in a Soviet satellite state, was where things got complicated.
Asking a friend to lead tough workouts can pay off on race day
What can your half-marathon performance say about making the jump to full marathons? We crunch the numbers.
We thought these kicks were an April Fools' prank. Turns out they're real.
For a decade, the African nation of Burundi was home to a unique phenomenon: group jogs involving thousands of people who hit the streets to sing, socialize, and sometimes protest the nation’s authoritarian president, Pierre Nkurunziza. In March 2014, he banned the activity. As conflicts threaten to boil over—and the body count continues to rise—runners have become both weapons and victims.