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More is always better, right? Well, maybe not. Ultradistance runners have been warned that their mileage isn’t exactly healthy. But they aren’t the only ones who should be thinking about the long-term ramifications of their training.

Sweating in the Mile High City

Logging emerald miles in the Queen City

One of the best new heart-rate monitors on the market

Runner and national bestselling author Matthew Fitzgerald shares a pizza recipe for runners looking for a tasty boost.

Research shows that recalling an exercise memory, be it positive or negative, can help you suit up for your next run.

Summer Buyer’s Guide tester Billy Brown currently has an office, a closet, and a garage overflowing with next year’s light hikers. The founder of Trek Tech blog and his testers have run about 120 boots through the ringer over the past year. In other words, he…

He cracks a smile with the competition on his heels, but will Bekele smile at another world record soon?

Couch potatoes everywhere were overjoyed to learn—courtesy of a recent study—that running is actually dangerous. But a closer look at the science suggests the smirks are seriously misguided.

While you don’t need fancy running shorts, a pair that doesn’t work can ruin your run. (Chafing is hard to ignore.) The best shorts should make you feel like you’re running in the buff—without having to worry about picking up a public-indecency charge. We’ve been testing running shorts since October,…

Maybe being injured isn’t such a bad thing after all.

A triathlon camp is a fantastic idea if you’re able to get away for three days to a week. There, you’ll not only sharpen your knowledge about proper nutrition, training techniques, and race strategies, but also enjoy the fun of bonding with a small group of people by suffering…

Here’s to being—and having—a running buddy worth the distance

If you’re lining up in the marathon corral without having used starting blocks, you’re doing yourself a serious disservice.

Does marathon training have heart health benefits for the average runner?

Training and nutrition has been an exciting (if unreliable) frontier for decades. But recent discoveries, combined with field-tested science, have debunked popular myths and established some ground rules for the outdoor athlete. Here's your performance 12-step program.

A new documentary suggests that adding a green smoothie to your diet is enough to transform your body. Do the claims stand up?

The computer company plans to revolutionize how we work out, and it has the hardware (or at least the patents) to prove it.

The world’s lightest minimalist sport sandal

You've been using your shoes as an injury and performance excuse since your first run. And it's time to stop.

So you want to train for a marathon, but all your wife can think about are those stories of supposedly healthy people having heart attacks during their races, right? Tell her she’s sweet to be concerned, but that embarking on a 26.2-mile journey will likely benefit…

Most sunscreens don’t adequately protect your skin, so we’ve rounded up seven top lotions to actually ward off UV rays this summer.

An ongoing battle over the officiating procedures of USA Track and Field leaves us asking: Who really has the athlete's best interests at heart?

If you’ve lost that loving feeling for running, there’s a surefire way to rekindle the flame: camp. “Putting yourself in an environment where you’re surrounded by other runners, and where you can focus only on your own running, is the perfect place to reenergize your passion,” says Ryan Warrenberg, assistant…

One hundred percent wool isn’t just for winter’s base layers. So don’t be sheepish about swapping your synthetics for a more natural alternative this summer.

Have you ever wondered what your favorite routes say about you?

I’m going to assume that you’re asking about real running events, and not mud races. The first criteria for a quirky, fun event is that it has to be one-of-a-kind. A race series that’s organized by some for-profit company in multiple cities across the country is automatically disqualified for…

We’ve tackled this topic before, but new research suggests that it’s time to revisit the age-old question: If you’re going to do both, should you lift before running? Or run before lifting? Back in 2012, we reported that a short, moderate-intensity cardio workout before weight training…

The small women-led team behind Oiselle surprised everyone last year by snagging pro runner Lauren Fleshman. And now they've done it again by stealing away Kara Goucher from Nike. What is it about Oiselle that keeps luring in the top talent?

Get your rear in gear with Oiselle's Rundies and Randies

Run, but not from the law.

A lightweight, durable crampon for winter running and hiking

In recent years, the evidence has mounted in favor of forefoot running, but a new study suggests that the average runner should rethink his stride.

If you don’t just want to run on vacation, but you want to make running the vacation, book a running tour. There are two primary categories of tours: those tied to an event, such as a marathon, and those tied to a destination. A runner celebrates at Machu Picchu.

While most Americans probably can’t even imagine running 200 miles, a contingency of runners is eager to go the extra distance. So what will it take to make the endurance craze stick?

In times of national crisis, America sees a boom in distance running. But why?

Speaker and author Peter Shankman was pulled over on his morning jog in Central Park. Should he really have been ticketed?

You’ll have no trouble keeping up (online) with these highfliers

The future of fitness tech is here. And it’s dystopian.

Exercise hasn't always been the key to fitness and health. And for good reason—you need movement, not a running regimen to stay healthy.

Search the web for Dean Reinke and you’ll soon be scrolling through a rap sheet of consumer complaints about how he and his for-profit road-race company, USRA Half Marathon, do business. Is he a fraud who has stayed one step ahead of the law, or an upstanding man who’s been slimed by his enemies?

Easy gear upgrades to get you race-ready without mortgaging the house

It's impossible to not have fun racing in a fat Elvis suit, no matter how painful the last mile is.

You don't need a fancy kit to make it to the finish line.

Not long ago, 50- and 100-mile footraces seemed beyond the reach of human endurance. Now they’re de rigueur for amateur athletes looking to test themselves.

Don't let the cold put the kibosh on your winter workout.

For hardcore trail runners

Vibram's minimalist Five Finger shook up the world of running five years ago, and now Hoka is pushing back with its own maximalist shoes. But how much does your choice in running shoe really matter?

Ultraruns and extreme triathlons are the stuff Guido Van der Werve’s work is made of.

Hal Koerner has a formula for fitness and life that keeps him winning and smiling. So follow his lead—just don’t try to keep up.

How a cushy clown shoe is upending the minimalist-running revolution by Gordy Megroz

Traveling and time-crunched? Sneak in these 30-minute workouts to maintain your cardiovascular fitness, strength, and sanity this holiday season.

Buckle up those shoes, pilgrim; it's time for a turkey trot. Do you know which race you're hitting up? We do.

There’s a number that controls your fitness destiny. And odds are you’re not doing enough to improve it.

What should I do about pain on the inside of the knee? I can walk and jog, but with constant pain. I just want to run!

An obstacle-racing obsessed filmmaker aims to find out why suffering has become America's favorite new sports pastime.

Inside the mind and training habits of the fastest woman in Kona history

Is running on hard surfaces really bad for your knees?

Sometimes, what's common knowledge doesn't need scientific validation. Listen to the advice of these two legendary athletes and remember that even the strongest of us need a little rest and relaxation.

The art of running shoes maintenance

Essential wisdom from the American running coach and legend

Every good athlete has at least one soft spot. Want to be great? Strengthen your weakest link.

A new record has been set in the marathon, edging us 15 seconds closer to the two-hour mark. Will we get any faster?

I have a giant stick of Old Spice that seems like it’s never going to run out. I think I’ve had it for four years. I don’t see an expiration date, so does it still work? Does deodorant expire?

When done right, it’s the ultimate exercise to burn fat and increase power fast

What do you get when you combine six eye surgeons, thirteen runners, six educators, two nonprofits, 871 cataract patients, 63,000 students, two of the fastest men on the planet, and one trail race in the remote highlands of East Africa? Accelerate Ethiopia. Welcome to the brave new world of adventure philanthropy.

A few simple exercises can cure plantar fasciitis

How to show off your heart rate to the world

Is it true that impact stress in runners is greatest when the foot strikes the ground at the beginning of an exhalation? So if I always breathe out on my left side, I’ll increase my risk of injuring something on that side? I read this in a Runner's World article by Budd Coates and Claire Kowalchik.

High-school running phenom Mary Cain

If you're looking for a dog who can keep up with you, start here

I don’t want to run just any old urban marathon: I'm looking for a destination race that will let me combine an incredible trip with my athletic endeavors. Any ideas?

Every year, Katie Arnold spends a month at her parents' cabin on an island in Ontario. Great for relaxation, but not so much for training.

The Xodus 4 is great for Midfooters on steep terrain

Stay comfortable and illuminated with LuminAid's TPU pillow lantern

My girlfriend is a marathoner and it seems like she always has black toenails. It’s gross. Why does this keep happening, and is there anything I can do to help her prevent them?

I like to compete in endurance events, like Ironman, but rarely do I place in the top 50 percent of my age group. Why am I so slow?

This shirt fills a niche that hasn't been nailed by any of the leading merino wool companies yet.

Keep your legs moving with this pre-race meal plan