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ArchiveYou鈥檙e strong when you run flats but as soon as you hit a hill, you鈥檙e gasping like a fish on land. Here鈥檚 what鈥檚 going on.
Take the appropriate precautions so you can concentrate on your ride, not the pain coming from your inner thighs
Our favorite titanic throw downs from the last half century
Seven-time national title winner challenges USATF.
Leaked documents show running's doping problem is almost as bad as cycling's
This is a longterm relationship that will have a major impact on your lifestyle. It pays to choose wisely.
A visual appreciation
Brought to you on film by running鈥檚 greatest bromantical couple
Ingenious solutions to make the season's simplest sport even better
Inside the wildly successful USAT College Recruitment Program
Climbers love them, and we ran a half marathon in them to prove that you should, too
For all those times you鈥檝e wondered, 鈥淐an I show my nipples now?鈥
The athletes stepping forward, the book of pills, the open letter鈥攊t鈥檚 a lot to keep track of. This is the evidence, weighed by experts.
The famous shimmering lights, now on your feet
There鈥檚 more to pro running than the Olympics. Here鈥檚 what you need to know.
Four ways to avoid a potentially dangerous inflammatory response
A new race in San Diego is betting exclusivity will increase demand right from the start
The Alberto Salazar-coached runner isn鈥檛 accused of wrongdoing, but as we鈥檝e learned from cycling, he might as well be
We asked our Instagram followers why they run and their responses were inspiring.
A faster friend who鈥檚 focused on you may be the key to your next breakthrough
Our writer endures two days of grueling workouts designed to improve his mile time
Just because they don鈥檛 look like muscled-up Abercrombie models doesn鈥檛 mean they鈥檙e not healthy
Break out of the office zoo and run wild
Pain fades, but glory is forever. Or at least until your next competition.
U.S. champ miler Will Leer leads the way to your next PR
With fun medals and no cops, cones, or 6 a.m. start times to worry about, virtual racing is taking off. Here鈥檚 how to get in on the action.
Fun-ify your workouts by running cats, names, or something naughty
Over 19 million people finished one of 28,200 U.S. road races in 2013, according to the most recent report from nonprofit stats keeper Running USA. Yes, those are records for participation and events. And the numbers keep rising as the sport finds new enthusiasts and spawns more organized reasons to run. Here, we pay tribute to ten races that have set the standard over the years鈥攂oth on city streets, and in the wild backcountry鈥攚ith cool courses, fascinating histories, and unforgettable atmospheres.
From eternal youth (kind of) to GPS genitalia, a whole world of perks awaits
Even the staunchest anti-runner can't say no to a puppy with energy to burn
Running-junkie boss? Lace up.
It may be the best natural medicine there is
聽 鈥淎 soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon,鈥 Napoleon allegedly once said. Say what you will about his inherent cynicism, but the pint-sized conqueror knew what he was talking about. Today, runners continue to battle it out against themselves and others…
Keep grinding out miles and see the world
Knowing the truth will help you run your best
We put five common maxims to the test
It doesn't get easier, you just go faster
One mile a day is all it takes to join this growing national club
You鈥檝e got the reason, we鈥檝e got the motivation
The stigma is gone. For years, canned beers were derided for their metallic taste. Worse, the options were limited鈥攆ew breweries canned beer that you鈥檇 want to sample, let alone drink 12 ounces of. Then, Oskar Blues started canning its flagship Dale鈥檚 Pale Ale in 2002. And everything changed.
The best stories aren't just on paper anymore. Our (totally subjective) ranking assembles the millenium's 33 best new classics.
It's nothing like a cycling power meter and it aims to change not only runners' physiology but their form. Which, in the end, matters much more.
Research suggests artificial muscle enhancers stick with cheating athletes for life. So will we see lifetime bans for first-time cheats?
Annie Bersagel is fast and smart, and if she has her way, she鈥檒l crush it in Rio
I鈥檝e heard the ladies get an injury-prevention boost that men don't from going barefoot. Is that true?
Mo Farah鈥檚 22-month stretch doesn鈥檛 come close
Whenever I train or race in the heat, I always feel a strong urge to take a nap. Why, and what can I do to counter it besides loading up on caffeine?
The four-minute mile. As the sixth American high-schooler gets inducted into this exclusive club, we take a look at what might be in store for him.
In a surprise move, the multi-billionaire announced that he would be launching Virgin Sport. Though the initial reports are sparse on details, we have a good idea of what he wants to do: revolutionize the business of racing.
So you want to start running? Make sure to get off on the right foot by avoiding these five common newbie errors.
Despite growing popularity, the much-talked-about sport remains on the fringes of the endurance world.
Put some bounce in your step with the season's best road running shoes.
One of our resident runners鈥攁 2:45 Boston Marathon finisher鈥攃ontemplates the necessity of new running tech, Stryd.
Feeling crispy-fried? Let four-time Olympic marathon trials qualifier, Clint Verran, show you how to stop worrying and love the run.
Since 2008, a Swedish adventurer has run marathons around the world with the cremated remains of a young man in tow
Listen up, newbies! The 鈥楤orn to Run鈥 star learned some stuff the hard way so you don鈥檛 have to
I enjoy beer in moderation, even when training for races. But I have friends who stop drinking entirely for a month leading up to the big day. Are they on to something?
Having a nemesis can up your game big time. But choose wisely
They're painful but also magical, relieving the post-workout soreness that afflicts so many athletes. But do they really aid recovery? Increasingly, the evidence says no.
Don鈥檛 ditch it entirely when the weather gets nice. That human conveyor belt still deserves a spot in your training regimen.
After last year鈥檚 Boston Marathon winner tested positive, the running community asked: Does Kenya have a doping problem? Does the world?
Their genius is unquantifiable. That's a lesson Triathlon Australia learned the hard way.
The qualifying times for track and field have just been released. See how you stack up.
Six of our favorite items to keep you comfortable and visible on the road
New research is helping athletes engineer their own flow state
The superstar is set to compete in regular-season IAAF events. But there鈥檚 just one problem: He won鈥檛 have any competition.
Tips and tricks for off-roading noobs
Yes, Happy Meals, according to recent research, make for a surprisingly effective post-exercise meal. But the real takeaway has nothing to do with the Golden Arches: real food鈥攏ot expensive bars or scientifically formulated shakes鈥攊s almost always best.
I got myself a sport watch and it came with a chest strap. I'm tempted not to use the strap because heart rate training seems difficult. Any tips for making it simple?
Spanning nearly 350 miles across some of the most beautiful and rugged country in the world, the GODZone 国产吃瓜黑料 race is one of the most demanding events on the planet. Only 14 of the 52 finished the 2015 course. Feel their pain.
Lornah Kiplagat new line of women鈥檚 sports apparel forgoes skimpy tops and see-through tights in favor of flowing fabrics that offer style and coverage.
How even the smallest intervals can make athletes mental superstars.
Six tips to get you home happy, and in one piece.
We have a (misguided) tendency to vilify big-box events. In truth, they're a boon to the sport.
Elite moms are crushing races just months after giving birth. Can the rest of us do that, too?
To shed a more positive light on the troubled country, a group of seven ran from Cap Haitian to Jacmel, crossing the entire island from north to south, averaging marathon-distances every day.