28 Things Only Runners Understand
Nonrunners may admire your dedication and collection of medals, but there’s a lot they just don’t get.
By Megan HarringtonRunning Articles & Advice
Running One Hour Adds Seven Hours to Your Life
A new study found that running can extend your life up to three years, so we came up with 11 ways to spend that extra time.
By Elizabeth Grimsley
Tapering for Your Marathon to Guarantee Success
A good marathon taper can make up to a fivepercent increase in your finishing time. Here are some key takeaways for how to plan your taper wisely s...
By Bob Mittleman, Training Peaks
26.2 Things I Learned from the Boston Marathon
A firsttime Boston Marathon finisher recounts the 26.2 invaluable lessons he learned from Hopkinton Green to Boylston Street.
By Danny Woodward
The Six Running Friends That Everyone Has
From the super serious to the Instagram obsessed, we all have a similar collection of friendtypes in our own groups of running friends.
By Jennifer Fox
Guiding Eyes for the Blind
These aren’t your typical dogs or even your typical guide dogs. These furry friends safely guide blind runners through their miles.
By Theresa Juva-Brown
Ditch the Heels: Is Business Footwear Negatively Impacting Your Run?
Most of us can’t wear our running shoes to work, but is our choice of footwear during the week sabotaging our training?
By Jennifer Fox
Hip Flexors: Untapped Power Source or Your Worst Enemy?
Lengthen and strengthen hip flexor muscles to boost running performance.
By Rashelle Brown
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