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Post-injury, follow this step-by-step plan with guidelines to evaluate what pain is okay to run through and what is not.

If you're feeling constantly fatigued, tired throughout the day, or frequently experiencing the onset of mid-run weakness, it may be your low ferritin levels. Here's what to do.

Don’t sabotage the purpose of a workout by trying to nail the numbers. Here's how to trust and adjust to maximize each workout's purpose.

As you ramp up your training, follow this guide to make sure you don’t under- or overeat, as both can affect your performance.

Why step-ups make you a more powerful runner, techniques and tips for how to do them, and two sample workouts.

For some runners, allergies can happen during every season. Keep your passages clear with these tips.

The new all-women’s pro training group in Los Angeles has a mission to run fast and empower more BIPOC to join the sport.

Off-road running is hard. These five smartly designed gear items make it easier.

Set up your space and create habits that make working and spending time at home healthier, happier, and more efficient.

Calories aren't an effective measurement of the healthfulness of a meal: Here are five things you should be counting instead.

The North Face VECTIV™️ returns considerable energy, reduces fatigue, and can make you faster.

Training in a depleted state could have different effects on female athletes and male athletes. But for everyone, it comes with potential risks.

The national organization, celebrating its 25th anniversary, is about more than physical activity.

Race directors plan to host the 45th Grandma’s Marathon in June using crowd science software to implement social distancing.

The 2018 Boston Marathon champion is moving up in distance, but still has a fall 26.2-mile race on her mind.

A new study provides more incentive to keep tabs on your cycle.

Protein powders aren’t just for bodybuilders. Your simple guide to getting the most bang for your buck.

Taking care of the powerhouse hidden inside your cells can help you stay stronger longer.

Munroe teaches her young running buddies to get out for fun and not medals.

Looking at a study that examined the long-term training of 85 elite athletes.

Looking to improve your nighttime routine or create your own sleep sanctuary? These nine items might be worth investing in.

It's not enough to just arm women with self-defense tips and products, we need a complete cultural change.

Fill your bucket list, one page at a time.

The menstruation mavens at Thinx recently launched an entire activewear line, including leggings and training shorts.

A red face after running is not necessarily a bad thing. This dermatologist explains why.

Child phenom Bria Wetch was expected to burn out. She tells how, after some road bumps, she's still getting better 20 years later.

Professional sports leagues extensively tested COVID-positive athletes to learn more about myocarditis risks.

You know that some foods are better than others pre-run, but do you know what they are?

Knowing how best to use exercise and training to lower your stress levels can reap huge rewards.

A virtual Boston Marathon in 2021 is a celebration of the sport and a chance to welcome more runners into the fold.

And we got the inside scoop from local runners.

Why runners should add indoor cycling to their training and proven workouts to build strength and speed.

How much mileage should you be running? While there is no clear-cut answer that applies to every runner, two top coaches share some helpful ways to think about the volume question so you can find your optimal range.

Let’s talk about periods.

A reduced in-person race size has opened up the virtual field.

If you do no other warm-up, do this. Why and how every runner should spend 3 minutes before every run doing leg swings.

One runner shares her decades of love for lacing up, and what inspires her to keep moving forward.

Exercise has a hugely beneficial impact on cardiovascular health and mortality rates, but at a certain volume of exercise those benefits start to decrease.

A former elite competitor who keeps reviving his running — even at 81 with two artificial knees — provides guidelines for goals when returning from setbacks.

Just two steps can save a life.

Should you be running if you feel a knot on the bottom of your foot?

Young runners are opting out of the gym sessions in favor of other, more fun cardio activities.

Runners who stopped their strength training retained the benefits for four weeks, and got faster.

After winning the Olympic Marathon Trials a year ago, she never imagined what the next 365 days would bring.

Doing the work of even the smallest maintenance exercises does wonders for both body and mind.

As scientists continue to debate what elements create super shoe magic, what does it mean for you as you select your next racing shoes?

An object in motion tends to stay in motion (Newton, 1686). Unfortunately, an object sitting on the couch also tends to stay on the couch—unless moved by a powerful force that could very well be generated by one of these science-backed motivational strategies.

Through a partnership with nonprofit &Mother, Cadenshae will help three track athletes chase their Olympic dreams.

The Olympic marathon qualifier will compete in Tokyo this summer.

Get a variety of carbs in for level energy throughout the day.

Speed plays a huge role in most team sports, but practice sessions for those sports rarely include training for speed. These drills reverse speed losses and improve maximum velocity.

Three vloggers you don’t want to miss, plus some other YouTubers we can’t get enough of.

A wonky sacroiliac joint can crop up postpartum. Try this sequence to stabilize, stretch, and strengthen the tissues supporting this vital joint.

The 12th version of Saucony's popular Kinvara is an athletically connected, natural-feeling trainer with a snappy ride and an outstanding (and flashy) upper.

Women’s Running's parent company acquires Outside magazine, Outside TV, Gaia GPS, athleteReg, and Peloton Magazine, boosting the depth and diversity of storytelling and services in our Active Pass membership.

The 2016 Olympian’s career has been riddled with setbacks, but she has always found a way to rise to the occasion.

The majority of injuries are an extension of improper nutrition. That's where the idea of pre-covery comes into play.

Learn how to suffer better and find every last ounce of energy you’ve got.

Think outside the shaker bottle and get creative by cooking with protein powder. Use these tips to add an extra protein boost to just about any food imaginable.

For this 28-year-old Minnesotan, life on a long path is a series of snowy 20-mile days with a borrowed husky. What will life after it look like?

8 exercises that will get your body ready to roll for a treadmill workout.

Trust us, these are moves you want to master.

We are all Braveys.

Maximize the benefits of your caffeine consumption by timing it around your run.

Talk about the best pick-me-up.

If regular coffee isn’t your cup of proverbial tea, consider these other sources of a good caffeine kick from "Sports Nutrition Handbook." As you’ll see, they provide a healthy helping of other nutrients, too.

How many U.S. female marathoners are working out three times a week in a CrossFit gym and swimming 3,000 yards twice a week? One for sure. A look inside the “unorthodox” training regimen of Nell Rojas, and how her approach could help you run faster, feel stronger, and stave off injuries year-round.

Nutrition therapist and trail runner Maria Dalzot shares wisdom on keeping a healthy balance, especially during a pandemic.

The hips don't lie—if you are experiencing pain, something is wrong. Here's what your hip pain could mean and how to treat it.

Batteries for days (literally) and a host of interesting run features make this the Garmin device for going long. But is the $800 price tag worth it?

Molly Offstein was struck by a car while running in 2017. Her bond with her sister has been important in her recovery and the family's, too.

Registered dietitians weigh in on the best food for women to eat when it's that time of the month.

A new author grapples with what she can control and how to let go of miles and word counts.

The sunshine vitamin is good for more than just your bones. Here’s why you need it and how to get enough.

The Running Industry Diversity Coalition is a partner in Finish the Run, as part of its work to fight systemic racism.

How increasing the variety of gears you use in speed workouts can make you faster.

Here are five reasons to try incorporating a pre-bedtime protein snack to aid your running performance and recovery.

Shift your mindset to notice the good—and make good on your fitness goals.