How (and Why) to Add Strides to Your Runs
If you can only do one type of running, many of us choose slow, steady running—“zone 2” is the trendy name for it these days. But if you want to…
Play ‘Run Until’ to Stay Motivated During Your Workout
Photo: sutadimages (Shutterstock) The secret to running is to forget you’re running. When you’re out there pounding the pavement, you’ve got to be prepared to trick yourself into staying motivated…
The Best Ways to Support the Runner in Your Life, According to Reddit
Photo: CandyBox Images (Shutterstock) Running is a fulfilling hobby, but it can be a tough one. If you don’t run, you may not realize your partner or close friend is…
What Is Heel-Toe Drop, and Does It Matter for Runners?
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) We’ve previously written about why people shouldn’t overthink their running shoes. At the same time, knowing your body and finding the right shoe fit could make the…
16 Running Myths That Are Holding You Back
Photo: Mladen Mitrinovic (Shutterstock) “Jogging” and “running” are two English words that we apply to the action of covering distance by taking small leaps from foot to foot. It’s the…
Why It’s More Than OK to Walk During Your Run
Photo: kasarp studio (Shutterstock) Anyone who claims that walk breaks don’t make you a “real” runner is not only a weird jerk, but simply incorrect. The walk/run combination is a…
Try Setting These Running Goals (That Aren’t Tackling a Marathon)
Photo: arda savasciogullari (Shutterstock) You did it. You ran a 5K, or a half marathon, or maybe even the notorious full marathon. Congrats! So…now what? If you’re a runner, it…
How to Run Slower to Run Faster
Photo: antstang (Shutterstock) Amazing news: You’re probably running too fast. We’ve previously covered why you need to run slower (we know it sounds counterintuitive), but the gist is that you…