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The world's best beer-miler talks about his training and his new deal with Brooks
If you have the right gear, there's no excuse to stop training
Responding to claims of cheating, the country provides a number of excuses to the contrary
A moment of perspective on our weird sport: Let's talk about people talking about running
A dream run in Iceland goes sideways into the courts
Perfect form takes more than placing one foot in front of the other.
To be the fastest runner you can be is to be as light as possible without being too light. And finding that threshold can be a tricky business.
It's a predictable but delicious fun-run phenomenon. All that's left to figure out is: How concerned should you be that it'll kill you?
Escape San Francisco to play in the booming East Bay
Learning to appreciate a sport that's more fun to do than it is to see on TV
These six jackets will help you log miles—safely—by trail or road
At just five foot three inches and one hundred and fifteen pounds, whatever Ironwoman Mirinda Carfrae lacks in stature, she makes up for in heart
For anyone who ran cross-country growing up, this short from Tracksmith is sure to conjure up some feelings of nostalgia. Lace up your running shoes, because fall has arrived.
It’s more nuanced than the headlines would lead you to think
A new theory behind the elusive runner's high
Power your phone and feel better about yourself with this human-powered machine
The PED drug market keeps getting savvier
The biological reasoning behind our favorite pre-race laxative
For gear companies looking to tell "real" stories through their marketing campaigns, there's really only one photographer to call: Emily Maye
Uh, why on earth was the cameraman using the machine in the first place?
You’re strong when you run flats but as soon as you hit a hill, you’re gasping like a fish on land. Here’s what’s 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.
Brought to you on film by running’s 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’ve wondered, “Can I show my nipples now?”
The athletes stepping forward, the book of pills, the open letter—it’s a lot to keep track of. This is the evidence, weighed by experts.
There’s more to pro running than the Olympics. Here’s 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’t accused of wrongdoing, but as we’ve 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’s 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’t look like muscled-up Abercrombie models doesn’t mean they’re not healthy
“A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon,” 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…
One mile a day is all it takes to join this growing national club
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’s 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—both on city streets, and in the wild backcountry—with 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
The stigma is gone. For years, canned beers were derided for their metallic taste. Worse, the options were limited—few breweries canned beer that you’d want to sample, let alone drink 12 ounces of. Then, Oskar Blues started canning its flagship Dale’s 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’ll crush it in Rio
I’ve heard the ladies get an injury-prevention boost that men don't from going barefoot. Is that true?
Mo Farah’s 22-month stretch doesn’t 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.
Feeling crispy-fried? Let four-time Olympic marathon trials qualifier, Clint Verran, show you how to stop worrying and love the run.
One of our resident runners—a 2:45 Boston Marathon finisher—contemplates the necessity of new running tech, Stryd.
Since 2008, a Swedish adventurer has run marathons around the world with the cremated remains of a young man in tow