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How to stick to a fitness routine and add some joy into your endurance training
Pacing at long distance running events is common in North America, but it can also be intimidating. Here are seven essential tips from veteran ultra athletes.
I’ve tried dozens of hot-weather tops, shorts, glasses, and hats over the years. Here are my favorites.
We’ve been sharing running advice for over 40 years. Here are the 30 best tips, tricks, and ideas we’ve ever shared, your one-stop shop for all things running.
Here are the most important things to know before catching a flight for your next trail-running adventure
Is your heart rate high, even on easy runs? Aerobic Deficiency Syndrome might explain why. Here’s how to fix it.
Olympian and veteran elite coach Mark Coogan’s central advice on making the most of your miles
Ten tips to kick-start your fitness at the start of the new year
What fueling looks like for an elite athlete and world-record holder
Running solo is one of the best ways to wind down after a long day. Here’s how to feel safe and confident doing it.
How to train your proprioception to more effectively control body movements and improve power, speed, agility, and durability
Beware of these warning signs that indicate it’s time to get new kicks. Plus, use these expert tips to extend the life of your trail runners.
After an extended break from competition, the masters champ has already broken a world record on the track this year. Here are four strategies she uses to run forever.
When you’re covering 145 miles through the Alps, every gram counts
A training plan and general principles to guide your first foray into longer ultramarathons
Don’t be confused by the diversity of running workouts. Learn the training zones they fit into, what type of fitness each zone builds, and how each feels.
38 quotes that we interpret for our own needs
There are lots of ways to find your running potential. These tips may not be helpful in that process.
Do you jog around the block at the end of a run so your mileage equals a nice round number?
Seven reasons from Brendan Leonard’s new book ‘I Hate Running and You Can Too’
Build strength, train cardio, and break a sweat at home with minimal equipment
You can still get outside and go for a long, isolated jog. Here's how to layer right.
'Portraits of a Runner' shows how three dedicated athletes are preparing for the Olympic Trials
From wind-resistant undies to traction devices, build a kit to brave the cold this season
Cross-training is key for improving performance, recovery, and resilience, whether you're running on the road or on the trail
A thorough cooldown stretching routine is essential for injury prevention and helps speed up recovery after any workout
Ten moves to improve strength, running economy, and resilience for the road or trail
Warm-up exercises are essential for priming your body prior to any workout, especially running
Running is as low maintenance as it gets—strap on some shoes and go. But there are a few pieces of inexpensive gear that will make your run more enjoyable and help you go farther and faster.
All the strategies, gear, and tips you need to cross the finish line
Yes, it's possible to find helpful training advice online—if you know where to look
A handful of endurance athletes on the food and gear they rely on at the start line
Tailor your training to the race you're going to run
And what you can do to avoid them
Preparing your body for the descent can give you an edge over the competition on hilly courses. Here's how to do it.
The most common, performance-defeating nutrition mistakes—and how to fix them
Is running on hard surfaces really bad for your knees?
A running doctor tells how to prevent, and treat, side stitches.