Sleep is the single most important thing you can do to speed your recovery. It will complement your high-quality training while helping you avoid setbacks due to injury, illness, and overtraining.
UK-based runner Natasha Acres has just won $100K to expand her eco-friendly virtual race platform.
Stephanie Bruce gives a candid account of what it's like being a runner with celiac disease.
Mental breaks are more important than ever. Below, experts discuss their health benefits and offer seven ways you can take one.
Get your stretch on and open up those tight hips with this 15-minute lower-body flexibility circuit.
A homemade spicy-sweet Hoisin sauce makes these the ribs a quintessential family-style meal.
These single-serve appetizer jars are a game changer. We’re showing you how to make your own jarcuterie along with two unique recipes to try.
Step aside, Sleepytime tea. These upgraded night-night nightcaps are formulated to help you relax.
What went wrong, and what we can all learn from the tragedy at the Yellow River Stone Forest 100K
Many races are coming back in 2021, but don’t expect to pick up right where you left off.
Another sign that racing is coming back? Molly Seidel, Sara Hall, Des Linden and more will compete at the Mini 10K.
Five common mistakes runners make due to the jitters—and practical advice for combating them.
Put it on repeat, please. This salad combines rich avocado with bitter greens and tart grapefruit into an oh-so-refreshing combination.
This often-overlooked cause of heel pain requires a different approach than true plantar fasciitis. Here’s how to test and treat it.
Did you know that depression manifests in physical ways? Here are the physical signs of depression, what you can do and when to seek help.
Feeling sluggish? Or like you're losing strength? It could be that you're low on this critical macronutrient.
Gaia GPS ensured I got the weekend I wanted.
New to strength training? Harness the power of your own bodyweight to build practical strength that will help you become a better runner.
Plus five recipes that might help you get a better night's sleep.
The source behind the pesky soreness may be surprising.
This outdoor enthusiast is always thinking about her next adventure and her next meal. Outside+ helps her conquer both.
To race the perfect mile, a runner needs to possess an equal balance of strength and speed. Follow this 8-week, race-specific training plan to develop both and run your PR.
Eating enough food can be a high stakes game for athletes.
I’m a beginner at so many other activities outside, but have all the information I need to get started.
A new study expands the benefits of the OG health foods.
Whether you’re going for a run in your local wooded park or negotiating rugged single-track in the mountains, trail running is distinctly different from running the roads, treadmill, or track.
The 2016 Olympic steeplechaser left the Bowerman Track Club and Nike sponsorship to forge a new career path.
By expanding my focus a bit wider than running, I became a stronger, happier runner.
Meet the runners hoping to make this year's burgeoning Refugee Olympic Team under the careful coaching of Tegla Loroupe.
Mindfulness meditation can enhance focus, boost racing performance, lower pain perception, and treat anxiety. Here’s what it is, and how to start.
Ever get a sudden, intense, throbbing headache, on both sides of your head, during or after a workout or race? You’re not crazy.
Free-flowing, feel-based long runs still have a place in structured training plans.
These go-fast shoes are light, flexible and responsive, engaging your feet and providing a powerful connection to the road — so you can fly.
With COVID-19 safety measures in place, it marks another step back to big running events.
Psychological skills training can significantly reduce stress and negative thoughts before and during a marathon — that’s important for your time, and for having a good time.
Elite athletes are training hard, tuning up, and putting on some good shows on the way to the 2021 Olympics.
New science shows a disconnect between injury and pain, and suggests we may be better able to self-manage training pains than we think.
Everyday stress doesn't stand a chance against these breathing exercises.
Researchers from Sao Paulo found that marathoners taking a probiotic supplement were less likely to get sick after their race.
Finishing 26.2 miles takes weeks and months of prepping your body. But what runs through your mind can lead to even bigger strides. Follow in the footsteps of these elite marathoners for a mental game plan that will power you to any goal.
We all have the moments (or weeks) where we don't want to run. Here are a few simple tricks to break out of that.
Two Connecticut women were runners who used to be strangers. Now, they're forever bonded after a liver donation.
Think vitamin D is solely for building strong bones? This key nutrient plays a role in your muscles, mood, and energy levels—meaning a deficiency can impact your health in a number of ways.
Plus, three reasons to keep at your new running habit.
These yoga poses gently massage your digestive tract, so you can bid farewell to constipation.
Inject speed training into your routine today to get faster tomorrow.
When you’re short on time, lean on this five-minute warm-up.
Warm-ups are not just about getting prepared to run; they can be a space to make gains in your fitness as well.
Bored stiff of whole wheat pasta and brown rice? These globetrotting grains — including one from Ethiopia — are ready to take your training diet up a notch.
These are the 10 the things you gotta do to stay healthy and fit.
Nine women share their perspective.
With the goal of increasing the sport’s fan base, a 10-meet series will be broadcast live on ESPN starting May 15.
Running for anxiety? These methods will make your miles more effective.
Howard sat down with iRunFar’s managing editor Meghan Hicks to talk about training and aging.
Some big names were out this weekend at the Golden Games.
Lightweight, breathable, bombproof socks for the trail, road, and everything in between. Darn Tough is back with a stellar new lineup in 2021.
The American Psychological Association study shows that the pandemic has done a number on our mental and physical well-being.
Why do we choke? Why doesn’t positive self-talk always work? Why does swearing help us deal with pain?
It’s 10 minutes well spent.
Sometimes when you reawaken sleepy hamstrings, they can be a little grumpy. Our quick guide can help.
"I just can't take movement for granted:" Allen discusses how life has changed since her accident in 2017.
Your ankle is a pivotal joint. Strengthening it can protect you from injury—and help you run more efficiently.
They came out on National Transgender Day of Visibility. On the track, Nikki Hiltz feels like a weight has been lifted.
There is a time and place for ice to treat an injury. Read on to find out how healing works and when you should reach for the ice cubes.
Professional runner Stephanie Bruce breaks down those magical mileage numbers to hit before running a race.
The Olympic silver medalist and 2017 New York City Marathon champion reflects on adjusting to parenting and coaching Olympic hopefuls during the pandemic.
Tightened qualifying standards and an unprecedented cut-off time have brought qualifying marks close to the speeds required to toe the line during the height of the first running boom.
Some people are pleased. Others aren't. Many were hilarious.
What does this mean for Peloton tread owners?
From mother-focused organizations to celebrating mental health awareness, these virtual runs donate to a good cause.
A classic Asian condiment, sambal, brings a little heat to this sautéed cod dish.
Finding a good therapist can be a process.
One runner reflects on the way we talk about running and mental health.
The Bowerman Track Club rookie reveals some of her favorite workouts (and the toughest ones, too).
Plus, how real women use the brain boost from running.
As the body goes through so many changes, real women offer advice to keep training despite the symptoms.
An afternoon snooze can make you feel stronger, more creative, and less stressed. Here's six ways to power nap like a pro.
We tested the latest to take the guesswork out of which watch is right for you.
After hundreds of miles of training and racing, we sat down to learn a bit more about nutrition plans and training tips from a real pro.
It's hard to see a person you care about struggle with their mental health, and even tougher to know how to help. Here are some expert tips for how to broach the topic with different people in your life.