Alison Barsalona

Back-to-school jitters are a lot like those race day jitters.

After struggling to become a morning person for years, one runner has finally found the key to success.

If you've ever felt the urge to get your best non-runner friend out on the roads with you, you've probably said one of these things.

Interested in cutting the sucrose from your day-to-day life? Here is what happened when one runner did just that.

There is so much information out there for new runners it is sometimes hard to distinguish fact from fiction.

Newsflash: Weight and pace not included.

Sometimes, we have to justify those gear purchases to ourselves because while running is free, our gear most definitely is not.

Is 'mindfulness' just a new trend?

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Remember what life was like before you caught the running bug?

Water is said to do a lot of things...boost energy, clear up skin and more. But does it actually work?

People affectionately call this ultrarunner 'Wonder Woman Jax.'

Fit moms, who stay devoted to workouts and a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy and postpartum, are getting a lot of criticism online.

Summer is a special season for everyone—but it is especially amazing for runners.

How exactly does sleep effect how we run? One runner decided to find out.

Running doesn't have to be a solo sport—finding a group to run with can make logging the miles more fun.

When she's not training for the Olympic Trials, Sara Hall is a wife, a mother of four, and part of the The Hall Steps Foundation.

From everyday to elite, runners all experience their fair share of cramps.

rom too much fun to too much sun, there are plenty of excuses that could keep you from workouts this summer.

This runner's dad doesn't run, but he still manages to teach her lessons that make her stronger every day.

Even the most virtuous runner can benefit from the occasional indulgence.

How can we put a stop to such a small saying having such a big impact on how we feel about ourselves?

If you're a runner and mom, you'll relate to these 15 signs you're a full-fledged mother runner.

A good attitude is key to a balanced running routine but there are a few instances when it’s in your best interest to just say no.

No matter your speed—it doesn't matter how slow or fast you're doing it, as long as you're doing it.

No matter the decade you're living in, running has a special meaning to you.

Here's proof that runners are the original inventors of athleisure.

If you've ever wondered how the heck you're supposed to dress for those spring runs—you'll understand.

You may not realize it, but the very same advice that guides new moms is just as helpful to new runners.

Haters gonna hate, but there are actually some benefits to sharing every stride with corresponding hashtags.

We have all had a bad race—the important thing is how you recover from it.

Sometimes running 1 is a bigger feat than the 26.2 version.

My honor student can run faster than yours. Ha!

Except instead of heart emojis, there are flexing emojis.

A motivation pill would be so nice.

Toss in a little endurance twist to these traditional get together activities.

For those runners who brave the frigid weather—we know how you feel.

Don't pack everything away just yet. Find out which gear works all year round.

I bet no one else you know gets as excited about a band aid as your best running friend.

Sometimes it's the little things.

Because runners have 99 problems and non-runners don't understand one.

As the wicked winter approaches, we basically go through four—okay 10—stages of 'mill grief.

During this indulgent time of the year, it is still possible to create a balance between splurging and sweating.

The things we don't consider on a daily basis are the same things brand-new runners consider all day long after their first run.

It's time to set the record straight—these types of runners are just that: runners.

#10 is real life. Also, so is #17 in moments of insane runner frustration.

Caution: You will look like a badass if start pushing while you're running.

The one phrase every runner says takes on more intense meaning when it gets really personal.

Remember Phoebe Buffet's running form that embarrassed Rachel Green? Yeah, do that on your next run.

It's marathon season, it's cooling down, it's basically the holidays—do we really need four more reasons? Okay, we totally do.

These ladies are sticklers to their specific-time-of-day runs, and we totally commend them.

...your social media stalker calls you guilty of #9.

We think #1-20 definitely nail it when breaking down the funnily true process of readying children.

The minis totally nail all the important aspects of a healthy training regimen.

Which one of these "fashionable" runner personalities do you identify with?

From anxiety to zen, here's your ABCs tune for how race day usually turns out.

Throw in a little mid-day sweat session with these tips.

How one running mama hilariously outlines her days at the gym before versus after having kids.

There are plenty of reasons to begin running—start small with 3.1 miles and build your way up!

First step to loving running and racing again: Get it on the calendar!

We've all strategically stalled on a work out—and it goes a little something like this.

Turn the green monster into a golden champion who loves her own accomplishments.

We've all had these thoughts on our first run back after an extended break.