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This quick and simple exercise works your glutes, hamstrings, quads, and calves.

We get it, it's uncomfortable to talk about, but if you're running before the sun comes up, you really must consider these safety tips.

In training plans of athletes who are volume-limited, you’ll often see a pattern: a couple of hours on the elliptical a week. Should you consider the elliptical in your training plan? Here’s why the elliptical might be the fitness machine with the biggest bang for your cross-training training buck.

Be sure to enjoy plenty of these seven foods that are proven to fight insomnia and deliver a restful night of zzz's.

You can do better than soggy instant oatmeal. Here’s how to upgrade your favorite breakfast food to power your day.

Learn how to prevent bruised toenails—and how to hide them with nail polish as they heal!

Core strengthening tips that'll help you avoid the aches and general discomforts that come from having a weak pelvic floor.

Small, independent, running brands are thriving and vibing. What does it mean for the future of the running industry?

On a hot and humid morning, the 25-year-old former Stanford star set a U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon record of 2:22:10. Emily Sisson and Dakotah Lindwurm went 2-3 to earn the final Olympic berths.

No matter how experienced you are with swimming as cross-training, you can always get better—and these workouts can help.

Rally your closest running friends—it’s time to build a Ragnar relay team and experience trail running in a whole different way

Are your water bottles full of … well, you don’t really even know? Clean them with this guide.

The best marathon runners in the country go head-to-head Feb 3. Here's how you can tune into the action.

It can be tough to know what nutrition advice you should follow and what you should disregard. Here are five nutrition myths we want to bust.

The moms of the Hoka-sponsored Northern Arizona Elite training team reflect on having a supportive brand sponsor during their motherhood journeys

Putting ego aside and running within yourself is so powerful for progress. Running easy can pay dividends every time.

At least 15 women could contend for three U.S. Olympic Team spots.

Better than a glass slipper—find a fairytale fit based on how often, where, and how you train.

A Review of 'Far Beyond Gold: Running from Fear to Faith' by Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone

A sign of the power of the growing representation in running, more than 12 percent of the runners in this year's field are women of color. We asked several of them about racing to represent their country and communities.

We’ll take you from the couch to finishing a 5K in less than two months—and a half marathon in just 14 weeks.

In the final countdown to the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials, elite mother-runner Neely Gracey shares her final reflections and preparations—and how you can approach the final countdown to your goal race.

Strava’s year-end report shows that more runners are turning to competition and how different generations compete differently

More athletes than ever are coming up short in iron. These foods can help get your levels up.

More than half of female runners feel like races cater to men more than women, and this marathon aims to defy that statistic.

As she wraps up her training in Kenya, the 2016 Olympian reflects on what the U.S. has given her.

Don't be afraid of speedwork. These four interval workouts will help you get faster.

Studies show that running at a young age improves resilience and social interactions, especially among at-risk youth.

Learn when it’s better to rehome your running shoes and when it’s best to let them take on a new life.

We asked a registered dietitian why pre-workout drinks are so trendy and whether or not runners really need them.

Sometimes running more isn't the answer to getting faster. These five running hacks don't actually involve running.

The three-time Olympian and 1,500-meter world-champion has made big changes in order to race 26.2 miles against the best in the U.S.

If you're feeling overwhelmed with all the shiny things as you start running, let us help simplify your gear game.

Get advice on how to properly prep your stomach during your final taper week.

New research explores the minimum effective dose of resistance training and the health effects of overdoing it

This interval workout is not based on distance or time. It's based on the sights you see on your route.

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With all of the potential training plans out there, how can you know which works for you?

Smelly running shoes happen. Find out why, and follow these steps to rid your shoes of the stench.

Fuel properly before, during, and after your half marathon in order to run your best race ever.

Half-mile cut-downs will build confidence and work no matter what distance you are training for.

Is strength training one of your New Year’s resolutions? Here is how to make it stick, according to behavioral science.

Plus, the surprising return of a few champions.

The maximalist movement is here to stay, but runners should tread carefully.

Over the past century, “maximal oxygen uptake” has turned out to be a valuable marker of both endurance and health.

The fast casual restaurant chain and fitness tracking app have teamed up on a few New Year's challenges, and they involve guacamole

New year, new speeds.

From world records to historic firsts, women put 2023 in the running history books. Here’s our list of the women and non-binary athletes who moved us with their extraordinary performances on the road, trails, and track.

Here's a look at seven of our favorite books on running published this year

A comprehensive look at our favorite moments and articles of the year.

For many runners, less may be more when accumulating training volume. 

We looked at thousands of data points on Strava to determine what winter habits make for a successful summer season

As elite mother-runner Neely Gracey prepares for her third Olympic Marathon Trials, she opens up about how she fits it all in—running, coaching, and family.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for ‘music doping.’ Feliz Navi-dash your way to happier, faster runs with Christmas carols.

You may have heard mixed-messages about the safety and efficacy of hormone therapy. Here’s what runners should know about the treatment.

After three-plus hours on the treadmill belting out every song on the Era's tour, I can tell you why Swift's concert training regimen works

Elite marathoner Mary Ngugi is empowering women and girls through the Nala Track Club, a running camp she established to address gender-based violence

Great things come in small packages—especially if you have to fit them in your running pack.

A tech startup aims to provide an expert fit alongside physical therapy recommendations, all from your phone

Everyone talks about the need for a strong mileage base, but it’s also important to build a solid nutritional base.

From ultra-fast, carbon-plated road racing shoes to light and agile trail runners, here’s a glimpse of 14 of the coolest shoes hitting shelves in the new year.

Plus our top picks for supershoes in sopping wet weather.

As elite mother-runner Neely Gracey prepares for her third Olympic Marathon Trials, she shares how she navigates unexpected shifts and setbacks—and how you can, too.

The latest iteration of the world record-setting super shoe was largely influenced by female runners.

The Running Event is America’s largest showcase of future running gear trends. For the first time, it will be livestreaming for the public to peer into the future.

Triathlete's Gear Guru and Editor-in-Chief, Chris Foster, breaks down why Suunto’s latest AMOLED touchscreen watch is a navigation powerhouse and one of the best endurance smartwatches on the market.

A majority of marathon runners aren’t eating enough during their races. Here’s why, plus tips from experts on how to fix it. 

Spending money doesn’t count when it’s for running - don’t miss these special holiday deals. 

A University of Washington cross-country and track athlete, Rosalie Fish continues to advocate for Indigenous people through running—but her advocacy has also expanded.

See how women trained for and raced the New York City Marathon in 2023.

She’s the 31st woman added to the list of Black American female marathoners who have hit the milestone

Plus, the high-viz gear we recommend.

Here’s how to split the difference when confounding temperatures in autumn oscillate from hot to cold.

When it comes to simplicity, silliness, and sincerity on the Internet, Strava is all we have left.

Spoil your favorite runner this holiday season with our top picks for futuristic training and recovery tools.

When runners say ‘self-care’ they really mean recovery.

An inspiring lineup of one-of-a-kind runners you’ll wish you heard of sooner

The Olympian, NYC Marathon champion, and coach shares how the social side of the sport elevates performance.