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How a cushy clown shoe is upending the minimalist-running revolution by Gordy Megroz
Traveling and time-crunched? Sneak in these 30-minute workouts to maintain your cardiovascular fitness, strength, and sanity this holiday season.
Buckle up those shoes, pilgrim; it's time for a turkey trot. Do you know which race you're hitting up? We do.
There’s a number that controls your fitness destiny. And odds are you’re not doing enough to improve it.
What should I do about pain on the inside of the knee? I can walk and jog, but with constant pain. I just want to run!
An obstacle-racing obsessed filmmaker aims to find out why suffering has become America's favorite new sports pastime.
Inside the mind and training habits of the fastest woman in Kona history
Is running on hard surfaces really bad for your knees?
Sometimes, what's common knowledge doesn't need scientific validation. Listen to the advice of these two legendary athletes and remember that even the strongest of us need a little rest and relaxation.
Every good athlete has at least one soft spot. Want to be great? Strengthen your weakest link.
A new record has been set in the marathon, edging us 15 seconds closer to the two-hour mark. Will we get any faster?
I have a giant stick of Old Spice that seems like it’s never going to run out. I think I’ve had it for four years. I don’t see an expiration date, so does it still work? Does deodorant expire?
When done right, it’s the ultimate exercise to burn fat and increase power fast
What do you get when you combine six eye surgeons, thirteen runners, six educators, two nonprofits, 871 cataract patients, 63,000 students, two of the fastest men on the planet, and one trail race in the remote highlands of East Africa? Accelerate Ethiopia. Welcome to the brave new world of adventure philanthropy.
A few simple exercises can cure plantar fasciitis
How to show off your heart rate to the world
Is it true that impact stress in runners is greatest when the foot strikes the ground at the beginning of an exhalation? So if I always breathe out on my left side, I’ll increase my risk of injuring something on that side? I read this in a Runner's World article by Budd Coates and Claire Kowalchik.
If you're looking for a dog who can keep up with you, start here
I don’t want to run just any old urban marathon: I'm looking for a destination race that will let me combine an incredible trip with my athletic endeavors. Any ideas?
Every year, Katie Arnold spends a month at her parents' cabin on an island in Ontario. Great for relaxation, but not so much for training.
Stay comfortable and illuminated with LuminAid's TPU pillow lantern
My girlfriend is a marathoner and it seems like she always has black toenails. It’s gross. Why does this keep happening, and is there anything I can do to help her prevent them?
I like to compete in endurance events, like Ironman, but rarely do I place in the top 50 percent of my age group. Why am I so slow?
This shirt fills a niche that hasn't been nailed by any of the leading merino wool companies yet.
Keep your legs moving with this pre-race meal plan
Keep your legs moving with this pre-race meal plan
Keep your legs moving with this pre-race meal plan
Keep your legs moving with this pre-race meal plan
Keep your legs moving with this pre-race meal plan
Thinking of making like Forrest Gump? Here's a guide to help you plan the ultimate pedestrian road trip.
Only 2 percent of people who toe a marathon starting line will break 3 hours. As Matt Skenazy found out, joining that club isn't easy.
Finish one of these nine races, and everything afterward will seem like a neighborhood fun run.
Charlie Engle was a crack addict who saved himself through ultrarunning, becoming an adventure-film star known around the world. Then he was convicted of mortgage fraud and sent to prison. [Oops.] He's out now, with an audacious new goal: to rebuild his life and run 5,000 miles, from the Dead Sea to the top of Mount Everest.
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.
Outside reviews the best gear in the Summer 2013 Buyer’s Guide, including the Avia Avi-Mantis
Ellie Greenwood, winner of the 2012 Western States 100-mile Endurance Run, on balancing big miles with a day job.
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.
I’m training for a trail race, and I’m looking for a way to bring water for a couple of hours’ run. I don’t want to haul a huge waterbag on my back. What’s my best bet?
When I’m in a road race, sometimes I hear a guy running nearby who’s louder than a Budweiser draught horse. How do I learn better form so I won’t end up like that?
It may sound cheesy, but Katie Arnold swears that watching reality TV’s original singing competition has helped her win ultramarathons—and that if you’re willing to pay attention, it could help you, too
Finally the Teva Pivot gives us a shoe that climbs well and is also great for flats
There's a new generation taking over the Bay Area who aren't afraid to play as hard as they work.
Inspired by an infamous assassin's escape from prison, the Barkley Marathons just might be the toughest race on the planet: a 100-mile-long, unsupported slog through the Tennessee backcountry that only 14 people have ever finished. Madison Kahn spoke to three of the event's regulars to get the story behind the Barkley.
Using Twitter and a lot of hugs, a renegade tribe from Boston attempts to reimagine fitness as a social event
My fad-loving workout partner recently started running backward, saying it was easier on his knees than running normally. Are there any proven benefits to running backward, or is this a trend I should trash?
Outside reviews the best women's apparel that missed the cut for the Summer 2013 Buyer’s Guide, including the Salomon Endurance ¾ Tight.
If triple-digit temps are common where you live, making sure you choose the right dog for your climate is key to having a happy pooch.
You love to run. You hate to get hurt. Even if injuries are inevitable, there’s plenty you can do about them. Here’s your guide to fixing the most frequent problems.
I always feel like I’m flying when I run at night, but my GPS usually says I’m not going any faster—or that I’m going even slower—than when I run during the day. Same with biking. What gives?
I’m running the Boston Marathon and the weather looks like it’ll be perfect with highs in the upper 50s and no rain. Should I try to PR, or do as my friends told me: Run for fun and simply enjoy the experience?
When I travel, I like to bring my shoes with me and sneak in a run during my free time. What U.S. cities have the best, most convenient trails for visitors?
Start by asking yourself why you want to run in a minimalist shoe. Scott Douglas, author of The Runner’s World Complete Guide to Minimalism and Barefoot Running, looks at why you should—or shouldn’t—take the plunge.
I run in minimalist shoes, and I like to wear some type of sock with them. What’s a thin pair that provides good ground feel and will keep me blister free?
Katie Arnold's meditation on training for a 50-mile race
Christopher McDougall started it, throwing a brick at long-held theories about striding styles and shoe designs in Born to Run—and inspiring believers to wear minimalist shoes or no shoes at all. What followed was a war, pitting lightfoots against traditionalists and filling shoe stores with a mind-numbing array of choices. Who’s right? Andrew Tilin jogs
It's 13 miles from the top of Broadway to the bottom. Oh, and if you're wondering, it's definitely possible to get lost along the way.
Now that the weather’s starting to warm up, I’m planning to start training for a marathon this year. My goal is to qualify for Boston. Which races would give me the best chance for doing it?
I read that serious runners keep two pairs of shoes in rotation. Why is that? And should I rotate my shoes, too?
I feel like whenever it’s cold outside, I have to pee more. Same thing goes for swimming in cold water. What’s going on?
I just finished my first marathon, and I’m ready for a rest. How long before I start losing the benefits of my peak fitness level?
Bill Bradley lost his job in December, and he hasn't stopped running since. The funny thing: he's not alone.
Most people, you know, put on a pair of shoes in order to start running. Chris Hawson, though, needed to take his off.
Or will I be totally out of shape this spring?
You know how good you feel after a run? Can my dog get that, too?
Fauja Singh is giving up marathons later this month. We spoke to him about what it's like to run at his age and why he's still doing it.
Without fail, I have to use the restroom sometime during my morning run. Why is that? And is there anything I can do to keep it from happening? I’m afraid to go on group runs because of it.