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You may know that you need carbs to perform well, but not always for the reasons you think. Here’s the new science on why going carb-light can actually be hurting your performance.

In the latest Performance Corner, expert strength running coach Jason Fitzgerald explains why it’s how you race that’s equally as important as the final result.

How I broke my obsession with the delicious little packets and fueled withed real food instead

What’s the ultimate power food? In Nepal, it’s as simple as lentils.

Forget form and have some damn fun. 

When it comes to knee pain from running, preventive measures are key, as well as being aware of when to dial back the training

Because life will always try to get in the way of your training.

Don't leave out this key part of training.

These three groups are leading a movement providing more female runners the community and mentorship to overcome barriers in the ultra running spaces.

January marks the season when many professional runners announce sponsorship changes. Here’s why that’s important, and what it means for the future of running.

Take your strength training game to the next level with this super simple timed workout.

After a runner’s Instagram post about the Boston Marathon’s lack of a clear policy around pregnancy deferrals, the Boston Athletics Association is finally taking action.

Each year, the 50-year-old runner designs and creates unique outfits for dozens of races.

After testing trail-running kits from dozens of brands in an array of nasty conditions, I’ve found my favorite pieces 

The track star turned filmmaker turned ultrarunner reflects on her ever-evolving relationship with the sport

A working mom's experiment with forced midday snoozes

The brand’s franchise cushioned shoe gets a total makeover—and won over this former Nimbus hater 

With the recent blood shortage, and donors flocking to help, how does blood donation affect athletic performance? An ER doc explains how to time your blood donation for minimal impact on training and racing.

These two former running competitors, have become parters on the audio scene, and we're listening in.

Running and composing music require a similar problem-solving area of the brain, so it might not be a coincidence that there’s crossover

In an impressive debut, Tracksmith delivers a versatile, modern trainer with an old-school look and feel, just as you’d expect from the brand

The 31-year-old ran 1:06:52 to become the first American woman under 1:07 in the half marathon distance

Professional runner Sara Vaughn will race with daughter, Kiki, 16, on the track this weekend in Seattle

Kelly Bruno is an activist for adaptive sports and refuses to be defined by her disability

The UK-based trail runner just raised the bar on one of the UK’s gnarliest routes.

World champion Gotytom Gebreslase of Ethiopia headlines a stellar women's field that could take a shot at the course record in Boston in 2023

When racial diversity, age, and experience intersects in running, the result is a wellspring of insight and contribution. These veteran runners have made running central to their lives and identities.

Read an except from Lauren Fleshman's book Good For A Girl. Published in January 2023, Fleshman shares her insight and experiences in the pro running field.

Lauren's Fleshman's book Good For A Girl offers a look at her own journey in running in a system that was built for the opposite gender.

The former elite runner and coach has released her memoir Good For a Girl as “an offering” to the sport.

Can you love your body and work to change your body at the same time? Yes, you can.

10 tips to kick-start your fitness at the start of the new year

From road races to mountain ultramarathons, many events now offer resources to support new mothers in pursuit of their goals. Here’s the latest.

Internationally acclaimed coach and author Brad Stulberg wants runners to love the process, seek community, laugh at themselves, and stay flexible.

A Fastest Known Time panel voted on the top 5 most impressive women's performances of 2022. Here's what won.

Forget weight loss. Throw out advice on how to “optimize” your life. This year, we want to keep things simple.

Moving from long to short efforts during a workout maximizes the training stimulus

A PT's tips for running through snow and ice without upping your injury risk.

As winter stares us in the face, read tips from runners who live in some of the coldest places on earth. Zip up, layer up, get out the front door (or not!)

The best of 2022 from Women's Running

This year was one for the record books in women’s running. Between the half marathon and marathon U.S. records being broken not once but twice, and new levels of excellence reached on the track and trails, 2022 saw several big moments that will go down in history.

We all love a good sparkling water after a hot run. But are your favorite bubbly beverages hurting your bones?

In this excerpt from the book ‘The Practice of Groundedness,’ author Brad Stulberg explains how ritualizing exercise benefits your brain and body

What the rest of us can learn from the wildly durable Atlanta Track Club runner

What fueling looks like for the elite athlete and world-record holder

Tips for nailing recovery nutrition

A sports psychologist’s top tips for managing the comparison trap and focusing on next year  

An initiative by World Athletics monitors slurs and sexual harassment on social media during competition.

Boost your recovery the tasty way.

Check out Kylee Van Horn RDN's author page.

Life presented Jenny Simpson with numerous challenges in the last year. Here’s how Simpson faced them head-on.

A step-by-step guide to keep in mind when picking the right fuel for your next adventure.

It's going to be a great year for runners. High-end materials and designs go mainstream in 2023, delivering smooth-riding, versatile rides for everyone.

After six years away from competing at the elite level, she ran a huge PR of 2:30:29, placing 9th at the California International Marathon.

We hear about antioxidants all the time. But what are they, and how important are they really for runners? Here's a crash course.

Doubles are an element in most pro-athlete training plans that can help athletes of all levels get faster.

We've all heard about that 30-minute window when we're "supposed" to eat after a run. But how important is that time frame really?

Instability puts strain on your Achilles tendon. Train your body to support your stride from the feet up using these exercises for Achilles injury prevention.

Nitrates - found abundantly in beets, beet juice, and beetroot supplements - have been found to boost athletic performance. But how much should you take, when, and why? Scott Tindal digs in to the science.

We’ve all heard of carb loading. But how do you do it, and does it really work?

Pelvic tilt isn't always something that needs to be fixed, but understanding it can help you run stronger. Here's what you need to know.

Check out Kristin Jenny's author page.

A move to Flagstaff gave her a training boost for the result.

There’s an implicit message floating around endurance sports that equates processed food with “guilt.” Here’s why we think that's bogus. 

How to stay happy and injury-free on the trails

Check out Kylee Van Horn R.D.N.'s author page.

It's one thing to think about a workout; it's another to actually do it. Here's how to make sure workout brain doesn't convince you to quit.

Here at Trail Runner, we love snacks. Here are four flavor-packed recipes to make sure the midafternoon crash won't stand a chance.

Developing proper form can feel complex and overwhelming. This cue focused on the angle of the shin and femur has helped some athletes that struggle with practicing the best form.

Emerging research suggests that biology plays an important role in nutrient timing and intake. Here’s how female runners can use that science for performance breakthroughs.

The track can present an opportunity to build speed, or it can be an injury waiting to happen. Let’s use four questions to dive into the training theory behind track workouts.

Feeling sluggish? Or like you're losing strength? It could be that you're low on this critical macronutrient.

When I first started running, I did it because it brought me joy to see my own improvements and join a community. But then I brought my phone into the equation.

A November 2021 study uses a fascinating research design to test different types of periodization over a 16-week training cycle.

Socks, hydration packs, insoles, and coffee! Welcome to the cornucopia of accessories and essentials for the runner on your list.

If popping the cash for a month-long trip to the Maldives isn't an option, here's the next best thing - the best recovery gifts for the runner in your life.

Welcome to our top selection of gifts for runners that are set to keep on giving all year long.