Running

On Friday the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) released results of a survey it conducted in recent weeks asking runners wide-ranging questions about what would make them feel most comfortable in returning to races and group runs amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the many key findings? Runners will forego the usual perks and swag

When I saw the photo of Shalane Flanagan’s new son through adoption, my heart leapt the way a mother’s heart does at the sight of a newborn. But I also felt a special connection to little Jack himself. Like him, I was adopted at birth. Growing up, being adopted was the most extraordinary thing. For

Runners across the country are seeking justice for and honoring the memory of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old black man who was shot and killed on February 23 while he was on an afternoon run near his home in southeast Georgia. Arbery, who friends and family say was a former high school football star and ran

Forget about mimosas and flowers. This Mother’s Day, Olympic medalist and six-time U.S. outdoor track champion Alysia Montaño will be supporting mothers in a much bigger way. She and co-founder Molly Dickens announced the launch of &Mother on Wednesday, a non-profit helping mothers thrive at home and at work.  After calling out former sponsor Nike for their

The better weather, higher mileage (running is now our only outlet), stress of working from home, and/or energy expended from chasing kids around all day, probably means that you’re experiencing a big appetite right about now. Combine this with being cooped up at home all day, and you might find yourself wandering into the kitchen

Running has not just served as a profession for Alvina Begay, but lately, as a nurse, a daughter, a sister, and a member of a traditional Navajo family, she’s been reminded that her deeper connection with the sport is also critical to her wellbeing. Begay, 39, lives and works on Navajo Nation, which is the

Although we really should be honoring her 365 days of the year, Sunday, May 10th (aka Mother’s Day) is the day dedicated to showering the amazing mothers in our lives with love and presents. Mothers, whether they are our own, or your wife, sister, or friend, can be difficult to shop for. Flowers, candy, or

Every runner wants to get faster. You get faster by training faster, but speed can kill—putting a quick end to your performance dreams if you get injured or burnt out. Enter hills. Running hills can provide a foundation for speed and allow for a smooth, safe transition to later-season, intensified speed workouts. When you’re just

You’re stuck inside inevitably—so what are you going to eat? When grocery store runs seem like a luxury, it’s key to stock your pantry and fridge with food that will last, nourish you throughout the day, and energize you for all of those at-home workouts. We checked in with pro twin triathletes Rebeccah and Laurel

With the world pandemic keeping us from experiencing trail running in ways we’re used to—perhaps exploring favorite or new trails, or traveling to races near and far—some of us might be missing our usual doses of adventure and inspiration. This Friday, May 1, at 5:30pm PST, Rainshadow Running’s Trail Running Film Festival is showing a

It’s easy to blame a bad run on your period. But think about this for a second: Paula Radcliffe set the women’s marathon world record in 2002—a record that stood for 17 years—while dealing with period cramps in the last third of the race. Your period itself likely won’t affect your running performance, but the

Stability used to mean clunky and controlling. No more. These six new models vary in how they create support and the level of control they exert, but all are lighter, springier, sleeker and downright faster than yesterday’s stability training models. And they’re not just for over-pronators anymore—most of these models’ stability devices stay out of

Professional British trail runner Holly Page looked forward to a packed racing schedule this spring and summer. In early April, she intended to compete at the Mt. Awa Skyrace in Japan. Next, she aimed to bop over to Russia for the Mount Elbrus ultra marathon. And for the rest of the summer, she planned to

In almost every racing scenario, negative splits are the ideal pacing strategy. A negative split is when the second half of a race is faster than the first half. For example, if you race a 10K with 5K splits of 25:30 and 24:30 for a 50:00 finish time, you’ve just ran a negative split—your second

Many new runners don’t feel that “real runners” respect them if they aren’t running the entire distance. When implemented correctly, however, alternating running and walking is an effective training method that can help you increase your fitness faster, with less chance of injury. Even more advanced runners can benefit from walking breaks to recover from

Lacing up your shoes as a new runner and training for your first race is an exciting, rewarding experience. You’ll have the chance to get in the best shape of your life, but more than that you’ll experience new things and expand your athletic horizons. You’re joining an inclusive and supportive community of motivated people

Percussive therapy devices are mechanical massage tools used to aid in muscle recovery by stimulating blood flow and loosening tight tissues. While there were only a handful of options a few years ago, the marketplace is now exploding with everything from high-end offerings for physical therapists to do-it-yourself options hacked together with power tools. Below,

I have spent a lot of time studying the diets of elite endurance athletes. My goal has been to identify common patterns that define “best practices” for other athletes to emulate. I have found several such patterns, but perhaps the most striking thing I have noticed is that, almost without exception, elite endurance athletes enjoy

For runners, sore muscles come with the territory. If you can’t handle tender calves and aching hamstrings, you shouldn’t run. In fact, according to surveys, muscle soreness is one of the major reasons non-runners don’t run. While you can’t avoid muscle soreness completely as a runner, there are things you can do to lessen it.

We think all food is super, but some foods really do have super-food properties—meaning they can reduce inflammation and improve performance. Tart Cherry Juice Full of antioxidants and quercetin (a polyphenol), tart cherry juice “can increase run performance and decrease post-race inflammation,” says Ashley Reaver, a registered dietician and the lead research scientist for the