coronavirus

"This is not a mild disease."

Staying physically active not only improves your immune system, but may also affect how your body responds to vaccination, including the COVID-19 vaccines.

Donating blood is an easy way to make a huge difference in someone else’s life. Here’s what runners should keep in mind.

Think "low and slow," and practice patience while you recover.

Toeing the line for the first time since the pandemic may take you back to your first race ever.

While fitness seems like a protective factor, doctors urge us all to remain vigilant against getting sick.

Runners concerned for both their own health and the well-being of others can mitigate the risks of catching or spreading COVID-19 as they return to starting lines.

Lauren Wilke contracted COVID-19 in March 2020. She is still seeking treatment for long-haul symptoms.

We read through the latest in exercise science so you don’t have to.

Navigating COVID-19 testing and contact tracing at the Games is an added layer of stress for athletes competing in Tokyo.

The lifelong runner designed a new Long Island running store and a space for Olympic athletes to train—all while working from home during COVID-19.

With COVID-19 safety measures in place, it marks another step back to big running events.

Plus, three reasons to keep at your new running habit.

COVID-sniffing biodetection dogs will be on site to screen race participants at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in July.

Now that part of the country is vaccinated, previous recommendations about mask wearing are being re-written.

The time after vaccine doses is a good opportunity to celebrate science and practice caution with training.

A new study out of Kaiser Permanente Southern California looks at the correlation between activity level and COVID hospitalizations and mortality.

It’s not just your immune system that will benefit from this approachable advice from two-time NY Times Bestselling author, Elyse Kopecky.

You adjusted to running in the “new normal”—now we have to remember how to train as life returns to what it was.

It's time to stop comparing this to sports.

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

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

Three simple strategies to keep ourselves moving forward while we wait for change.

Trail runner Lisa Jhung on how running in the woods gives her peace, especially these days.

This year has upended our lives in unimaginable ways. And while it may be cliché, runners have found a silver lining—here are four major lessons learned from training in 2020.

Haworth was a lifelong runner who introduced Olympian Kara Goucher to the sport.

Doctors confirm: 2020 has caused an increase in runners getting injuries. Don't be one of them.

No races? No problem.

You need more than just physical strength to make it through 3.1 or 26.2 on your own.

Allison Pattillo ran two virtual races and discovered the miles (and their challenges) are real, even if the finish line isn't.

We reviewed 15 face masks for running ease and comfort.

Outdoor spaces became more crowded as the global pandemic surged, but trail advocates are making space.

One expert weighs in on the variables to consider before you add swimming into your routine again.

Lauren Wilke contracted the new coronavirus early in March. Almost five months later, she still can’t run.

Track and field athletes at the 1980 U.S. Olympic Trials share how they trained and competed through the boycott—and offer advice for runners facing an uncertain outlook on the return to racing today.

Busy parents can still trail run during a summer of COVID-19—here's how.

A guide to finding less-crowded, social-distancing-friendly runs close to home.

These two easy arm swing stretches will help wake up your shoulders after hours hunched over computers and phones.

COVID-19 has split the country on whether or not runners should wear masks, but there are plenty of upsides to owning a neck gaiter.

Two members of the "Mama Docs Run This" Facebook group share how the members are providing support during challenging times.

Psychologists present concrete steps to creatively counter the very real risk of depression right now.

Confined to their houses or brief forays outside, these five elite trail runners in France, Spain, and Italy reveal how they are training through the European coronavirus lock down.

Exercise has long been the go-to outlet for people who need to channel their energy and emotions into something physical—but ensuring a “mind-body connection” is the surefire way to get more from your workout. 

Here’s how to be the best environmental steward possible when running during a global pandemic and after.

Are you craving long runs these days—or none at all? There's a reason behind both inclinations.

This Navajo nurse and three-time Olympic Trials qualifier has leaned on running for health and stress management.

A live-stream film festival on May 1, and our collection of inspiring trail-running videos, can transport you into virtual trail bliss.

The pivot to making PPE can save jobs as well as lives.

A roundup of resources for parents who want to help their young runners to stay active.

The two-time Olympian had big plans for 2020. Didn’t we all? But in typical Desiree Linden-style, she’s taking the uncertain times in stride.

"Shop small” is more important than ever.

Whether you miss the camaraderie, accountability, or racing, here are six ways to stick together with your running buddies right now.

Even with these new, scary challenges in their jobs, running still plays a role in the lives of these female physicians as they fight on the frontlines of the pandemic. 

Running is a safe form of exercise to do during the pandemic, but how is it different from running on any other day?

It's not just Olympic dreams that are being put on hold for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials winner. In this Women's Running exclusive, Tuliamuk opens up for the first time about the full impact this global pandemic has had on her life.

As the U.S. tries to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, runners need to do their part. Let’s keep our distance for a while.

Physical therapists around the country are offering remote sessions—which can sometimes be better than being there in person.

In a survey of more than 4,000 athletes from six different continents, 78 percent of athletes said the Olympic Games should be postponed. But that doesn't make the uncertain path forward any easier to navigate.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe proposed to postpone the Summer Games for about a year, with full support from IOC president Thomas Bach.

The skills that allow you to adapt and endure during a race can get you through the challenge and unpredictability of the coronavirus pandemic.

Mad Moose Events have canceled the popular Canyonlands Half Marathon and other events through June.

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Don't rush to the ER the second you feel flu-like symptoms. Here's what experts recommend to do, instead.

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A guide to understanding what feeds your anxiety and five keys to taking control of your reactions and coping with the stress.