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This Year's Hottest Sports Nutrition Trends
We've all heard about the importance of preexercise carbohydrates and postworkout protein, but there are some new nutritional powerhouses you may w...
By Megan Harrington

Advanced Running Metrics, Explained
Learn more about the four measurements that can elevate your training and race day performance.
By Rashelle Brown

Why I Run: An Essay from a Marathon Maniac, Ultramarathoner and 50 States Club Member
One runner shares his journey from firsttime marathoner to running 26.2 in all 50 states and beyond.
By Jose Maria H. Gabriel, MD

Hydration Tips for Runners
The warmer the weather, the more you sweat and the more your blood volume lowers, and what would usually be an easypaced run feels more like a max,...
By Angela Bekkala

Running Nutrition for Training Versus Racing
When it comes to running nutrition, there's a big difference between training and racing. Or is there?
By The Run Experience

Get Patriotic at a Fourth of July Race
Celebrate your health and our country's independence at one of these red, white and blue Fourth of July races.
By Erica Schuckies

5 Summer Running Essentials
These musthave products will help you survive summer's sweltering heat.
By Emilia Benton

Essential Summer Speed Workouts
While there's nothing wrong with slow, basebuilding miles, incorporating faster running can set you up for fall racing success.
By Megan Harrington

Understanding Resting Heart Rate: What It Is and Why It Matters
Curious about your resting heart rate and what it says about your health? Dive into this comprehensive guide to learn everything you need to know a...
By Stephen Gendreau

7 Games to Make Running Fun for Kids
Try these fun running games to get kids excited about exercise–and away from their screens.
By Jennifer Fox

6 Reasons to Encourage Your Child to Run
Running can build confidence and teach important lessons about health and fitness. Here are six more reasons to encourage your child to run.
By Sharon Wilhelm

Perfect Fit, Perfect Run
Have you ever felt that familiar twinge in your foot after a run? Or perhaps you've experienced unexpected discomfort or blisters? The culprit migh...
By Stephen Gendreau

10 Things Runners Should Never Do
Whether you're a beginner or an elite runner, improving your performance isn't just about what you should do.
By Marc Lindsay

7 Reasons Your Next Race Should Be a Tough Mudder
Tough Mudder is all about cohesive teamwork, pushing your physical limits and getting out of your comfort zone. Are you ready?
By Nikki Chavanelle

Here's How Running Affects Your Heart
Common knowledge tells us running is good for our cardiovascular system, but what's really going on inside our chest?
By Kim Dinan

16 Things the Best Runners Do Every Day
Every runner has their own routine and distinct way of doing things, but the very best share common habits that separate them from the pack.
By Megan Harrington

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This Year's Hottest Sports Nutrition Trends We've all heard about the importance of preexercise carbohydrates and postworkout protein, but there are some new nutritional powerhouses you may w... By Megan Harrington

Advanced Running Metrics, Explained Learn more about the four measurements that can elevate your training and race day performance. By Rashelle Brown

Why I Run: An Essay from a Marathon Maniac, Ultramarathoner and 50 States Club Member One runner shares his journey from firsttime marathoner to running 26.2 in all 50 states and beyond. By Jose Maria H. Gabriel, MD

Hydration Tips for Runners The warmer the weather, the more you sweat and the more your blood volume lowers, and what would usually be an easypaced run feels more like a max,... By Angela Bekkala

Running Nutrition for Training Versus Racing When it comes to running nutrition, there's a big difference between training and racing. Or is there? By The Run Experience

Get Patriotic at a Fourth of July Race Celebrate your health and our country's independence at one of these red, white and blue Fourth of July races. By Erica Schuckies

5 Summer Running Essentials These musthave products will help you survive summer's sweltering heat. By Emilia Benton

Essential Summer Speed Workouts While there's nothing wrong with slow, basebuilding miles, incorporating faster running can set you up for fall racing success. By Megan Harrington

Understanding Resting Heart Rate: What It Is and Why It Matters Curious about your resting heart rate and what it says about your health? Dive into this comprehensive guide to learn everything you need to know a... By Stephen Gendreau

7 Games to Make Running Fun for Kids Try these fun running games to get kids excited about exercise–and away from their screens. By Jennifer Fox

6 Reasons to Encourage Your Child to Run Running can build confidence and teach important lessons about health and fitness. Here are six more reasons to encourage your child to run. By Sharon Wilhelm

Perfect Fit, Perfect Run Have you ever felt that familiar twinge in your foot after a run? Or perhaps you've experienced unexpected discomfort or blisters? The culprit migh... By Stephen Gendreau

10 Things Runners Should Never Do Whether you're a beginner or an elite runner, improving your performance isn't just about what you should do. By Marc Lindsay

7 Reasons Your Next Race Should Be a Tough Mudder Tough Mudder is all about cohesive teamwork, pushing your physical limits and getting out of your comfort zone. Are you ready? By Nikki Chavanelle

Here's How Running Affects Your Heart Common knowledge tells us running is good for our cardiovascular system, but what's really going on inside our chest? By Kim Dinan

16 Things the Best Runners Do Every Day Every runner has their own routine and distinct way of doing things, but the very best share common habits that separate them from the pack. By Megan Harrington

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This Year's Hottest Sports Nutrition Trends
We've all heard about the importance of preexercise carbohydrates and postworkout protein, but there are some new nutritional powerhouses you may w...
By Megan Harrington

Advanced Running Metrics, Explained
Learn more about the four measurements that can elevate your training and race day performance.
By Rashelle Brown

Why I Run: An Essay from a Marathon Maniac, Ultramarathoner and 50 States Club Member
One runner shares his journey from firsttime marathoner to running 26.2 in all 50 states and beyond.
By Jose Maria H. Gabriel, MD

Hydration Tips for Runners
The warmer the weather, the more you sweat and the more your blood volume lowers, and what would usually be an easypaced run feels more like a max,...
By Angela Bekkala

Running Nutrition for Training Versus Racing
When it comes to running nutrition, there's a big difference between training and racing. Or is there?
By The Run Experience

Get Patriotic at a Fourth of July Race
Celebrate your health and our country's independence at one of these red, white and blue Fourth of July races.
By Erica Schuckies

5 Summer Running Essentials
These musthave products will help you survive summer's sweltering heat.
By Emilia Benton

Essential Summer Speed Workouts
While there's nothing wrong with slow, basebuilding miles, incorporating faster running can set you up for fall racing success.
By Megan Harrington

Understanding Resting Heart Rate: What It Is and Why It Matters
Curious about your resting heart rate and what it says about your health? Dive into this comprehensive guide to learn everything you need to know a...
By Stephen Gendreau

7 Games to Make Running Fun for Kids
Try these fun running games to get kids excited about exercise–and away from their screens.
By Jennifer Fox

6 Reasons to Encourage Your Child to Run
Running can build confidence and teach important lessons about health and fitness. Here are six more reasons to encourage your child to run.
By Sharon Wilhelm

Perfect Fit, Perfect Run
Have you ever felt that familiar twinge in your foot after a run? Or perhaps you've experienced unexpected discomfort or blisters? The culprit migh...
By Stephen Gendreau

10 Things Runners Should Never Do
Whether you're a beginner or an elite runner, improving your performance isn't just about what you should do.
By Marc Lindsay

7 Reasons Your Next Race Should Be a Tough Mudder
Tough Mudder is all about cohesive teamwork, pushing your physical limits and getting out of your comfort zone. Are you ready?
By Nikki Chavanelle

Here's How Running Affects Your Heart
Common knowledge tells us running is good for our cardiovascular system, but what's really going on inside our chest?
By Kim Dinan

16 Things the Best Runners Do Every Day
Every runner has their own routine and distinct way of doing things, but the very best share common habits that separate them from the pack.
By Megan Harrington

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