Running
ArchiveAs Boston looms, so do the fears that haunt every marathoner
Six athletes on their favorite no-fuss bottoms for the trail and gym
Ahead of the Boston Marathon, three of pro running's female giants discuss the country's chances (they're very good) of finally ending a 33-year dry spell
Combo taprooms and outdoor outfitters are opening around the country, and we are 100 percent for it
Brands got creative with their special-edition footwear for this year's race
I'm approaching 30 and haven't competed in years, but that pre-race dread is much bigger than running
For serious performance gains, focus below your ankles
Hopdash aims to help you meet up with local running teams while on the road
Designed by Jenny Jurek, who crewed her husband, Scott, on his record-setting AT run in 2015, this fold-out gear "bag" is an organization freak's dream
On working through the lifestyle changes鈥攆rom pizza to chafing鈥攖hat come with an obsessed significant other
An analysis of five decades of world records reveals a surprising shift in pacing approach
At 43, the five-time Olympian seems indestructible
To get the most from your performance, you have to accept the unpleasant鈥攁nd keep pushing
Record holders Orville Rogers and Julia Hawkins know how to keep the running flame alive
Protect your piggies from blisters
Researchers at Stanford and UCLA are teaching college distance runners that when it comes to staying injury-free, what they eat matters
A seasoned biomechanics expert offers his top insights on running-form danger signs
The pro athletes, parents, and founders of Picky Bars know where to find the best food and drinks in their town
Never suffer from hot spots again
For the first time, the International Olympic Committee is researching what it takes for new moms to return to high-level competition
It's too easy for runners to get disqualified
These sports and performance scientists know everything there is to know about body mechanics, injury prevention, speed, and physiological potential. Here are the shoes they lace up when they hit the pavement.
The new collection includes 11 items, five of which we put to the test this month
The effort paradox explains everything from mountain climbing to buying IKEA furniture
There's no reason smaller feet should equal smaller ambition
An excellent shoe for easy singletrack and mixed runs
Trick, bribe, deceive, repeat
An otherwise fit 42-year-old, I had the range of motion of a sycamore.
The entrepreneur believes that biohacking can rocket your body and mind to peak performance. His Bulletproof diet zoomed into the mainstream, his Bullet-proof coffee has everyone quaffing butter, and his Bulletproof books fly off the shelves. Now Bulletproof Labs is out to hack, well, everything.
If I could only have one pair of shoes, this would be it
New research explores how ultraviolet light can trigger the production of health- and performance-boosting nitric oxide
This weekend in New York City, a group of runners braved 211 laps around the track in pursuit of a niche world record
One man's quest to ski the equivalent of sea level to the summit of Everest and back. Twice. In 24 hours. On a single ski run.
A running-obsessed owner. Tons of track memorabilia. What's not to love?
The gear we're lusting after this spring
Sometimes they're the difference between a PR and a DNF
It鈥檚 hard to make a living from just one thing. The champion middle-distance runner, cofounder of Picky Bars, coach, and mother of two lets us in on how she juggles it all.
A record-holding marathoner and a journalist explore how your mindset can improve your running, and your running can improve your mind
The tools that help her train for one of running's biggest marathons
Just don鈥檛 ask to follow me
How Ray Maker, a man with no formal journalism training, built DC Rainmaker, with an audience of millions and the power to make or break your next running watch
A comprehensive research review finds that "neuromuscular" gains boost your speed and efficiency
Your first ultra will be hard, but these races will make it just a bit easier
One writer sacrificed (not even close to) everything to get to the top of the leaderboard
The Versa, which debuted Tuesday, pairs heart-rate tracking with new health features and a sleek look鈥攁ll for $199.
The latest iteration of running for a cause
Until recently, the Nike track star seemed destined for burnout. But last year in Boston, after a wave of disappointing races and a personal tragedy, she ran a record-shattering debut marathon. Will the new distance of 26.2 miles save her career?
Our columnist literally wrote the book on peak performance, but he had to reconsider everything after an unexpected battle with mental illness
The world鈥檚 first four-minute miler has died, but his approach to the sport should live on
Two new running shoes designed specifically with the ultrarunner in mind
She just made her first national team鈥攁fter 13 failed attempts
A versatile getup for winter鈥檚 last throes and spring鈥檚 first showers
With the arrival of a long-rumored drink, endurance athletes want to know
The parent company owns outdoor brands like CamelBak and Giro, as well as Savage Arms, a manufacturer of AR-15-style semi-automatic rifles
At the Outdoor Retailer trade show last month, these seven standout hiking and trail running products caught my eye
Experts share their simple tool and apparel picks that improve the comfort and quality of subzero-degree workouts
The fleet 50-year-old runner took the pavement less traveled鈥攄irectly to an unprecedented berth at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials
Scientists make the case for a new real-time measure of endurance effort
Eight life lessons from one of America's best marathoners
There isn鈥檛 one, of course. But what would it take?
Because winter would be a whole lot bleaker if it meant running on a treadmill every day
From filmmaker Brendan Leonard and REI, How to Run 100 Miles follows Leonard and his friend Jayson Sime as they train for their first 100-mile race.聽
Back on My Feet, a nonprofit with 12 chapters across the country, believes it can
Eliud Kipchoge shares (some of) the secrets to his success
It may be the key to happiness and sustainable performance
Make popping a squat as painless and embarrassment-free as possible
Testing the idea that you can improve your ability to eat on the run
See a cool new place and learn a tip or two from the pros along the way
The decorated skier talks productivity and good habits as he prepares to defend his gold medal in Pyeongchang and enters his 12th year running his eyewear company
In an exclusive excerpt from his book 'Endure,' 国产吃瓜黑料's Sweat Science columnist explores the brain's role in setting our physical limits.
Legislators in the state have proposed restricting marathons and half marathons to those older than 18, claiming that running damages kids' bones and joints. Science doesn't agree.
Why the top elites shouldn鈥檛 be getting any extra help
Our writer ran in the new performance hijab for a month to see how it stacks up to the competition
And they've been my go-to running and hiking companion for more than 20,000 miles
The hype around a new breed of running tech is raising the ire of biomechanists. Here's why.
Plus, the training you can do to cure it for good
To re-invent itself, the sport should go back to its roots
Don't try to justify what we do in the outdoors. Just enjoy it.
After weeks training in this road runner, I believe it's one of the company's fastest shoes yet