Achieve Your Running Dreams
You’ve got the reason, we’ve got the motivation
Jun 1, 2015
Why We Run
Your ultimate guide to achieving running bliss—mind, body, and soles.
Inspiration
Getting Started
Jun 1, 2015
Debunking 5 Never-Die Running Myths
Knowing the truth will help you run your best
Jun 1, 2015
Practical Advice for Every Stage of Runner
It doesn't get easier, you just go faster
Amping Up
Go For It
Jun 1, 2015
5 Steps to Running Your Fastest Mile
U.S. champ miler Will Leer leads the way to your next PR
Jun 1, 2015
Jun 1, 2015
The Best New Races Are Virtual
With fun medals and no cops, cones, or 6 a.m. start times to worry about, virtual racing is taking off. Here’s how to get in on the action.
Jun 1, 2015
The Beauty of Runner's Amnesia
Pain fades, but glory is forever. Or at least until your next competition.
Fitness
Taking Care of Number One
May 15, 2013
The 10 Biggest Running Mistakes
Runners are stubborn. It’s what gets them out the door every day, logging miles, and chasing goals. It's also why they make the same mistakes over and over again. Don’t be that guy.
Jan 26, 2015
Say Goodbye to Running Injuries Forever
As sensor technology improves and becomes more practical, so does the ability of coaches and athletes to collect—and react to—more nuanced data.
Jun 1, 2015
Injury Prevention That Actually Works
We put five common maxims to the test
Extra Credit
Think Like a Runner
Jun 1, 2015
Want a Fun Run? Draw a Picture
Fun-ify your workouts by running cats, names, or something naughty
Jul 5, 2016
The 41 Books, Mags, and Movies That Belong in Every Runner's Library
For those who run, the sport is a subject of inexhaustible interest. From goosebump-inducing trail porn to the most thoughtful ruminations on running and life, here's how we stock our running library.
Aug 4, 2016
How Do We Keep Doping Out of Trail Running?
Ultrarunner Gonzalo Calisto, who placed fifth in last year’s UTMB, was recently busted for doping. His indictment posed a grave question: can the sport save itself before it's too late?
Diet
Fueling
Feb 13, 2015
The Best 8 Breakfasts You'll Ever Eat
Because no one podiums at noon or tags a summit at dusk without a proper first meal.
May 8, 2015
Make the Best Lunch of Your Life
Here's how world-class athletes do the trickiest meal of the day
Feb 23, 2015
The 5 Nutrition Rules Every Athlete Should Know
Bottom line? Eat like an elite to maximize health and performance.
Feb 19, 2015
Food Intolerance Is the Next Gluten
An undiagnosed reaction to your pre-race meal could be hurting your athletic performance. Here's how to pinpoint—and fix—the issue.
May 19, 2014
The New Rules of Protein
How much, what kind, and when? Time to question (only some of) what you know about fueling up.
Nov 15, 2016
Forget Everything You Know About a Healthy Diet
New research suggests that not everyone should be eating the same foods. In fact, some athletes might benefit from these doughnuts.
Bodywork
Fitness and Nutrition
Jan 27, 2012
Yes You Can: Run a Half-Marathon
Everything you need to run a personal best, including a 12-week training plan, a race-day nutrition plan, and advice from U.S. record holder Ryan Hall
May 20, 2013
Yes You Can: Run an Ultramarathon
An ultramarathon isn't just a race: It's a windy, rocky, leg-trashing trail to self-enlightenment. Get ready to run your first 50-miler with tips from our ultra experts, plus nutrition advice and a complete 20-week training plan.
Mar 10, 2014
You Don't Know How to Run
In recent years, the evidence has mounted in favor of forefoot running, but a new study suggests that the average runner should rethink his stride.
Travel
Road Trips for Runners
Mar 6, 2014
Mar 28, 2014
Sep 8, 2011
Critical Mass
Big-city marathons, triathlons, and adventure races have never been more popular. Here's why it's time for you to line up for the starting gun, too.
Sep 12, 2013
15 Leaf-Blurring Adventures
A peeping stroll is not an acceptable last outdoor gasp before winter. Presenting the best active autumn escapes.
Mar 4, 2014
2014 Travel Awards: Best Trail Running
Winner: Dolomites, Italy. Runner-Up: Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Inspiration
Why Run?
