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A person with a ponytail, wearing a black sports bra, is drinking from a pink water bottle while standing outdoors in a wooded area. Trees and greenery surround the scene.

When & How to Hydrate While You Run

Two people are jogging on an open road with a mountainous backdrop. The person on the left is wearing a blue jacket and black pants, while the person on the right is wearing a yellow jacket and black pants. Both appear to be mid-stride and enjoying the exercise.

5 Ways to Feel Better When You Doubt Yourself As a Runner

Four athletes are running on a blue track in an outdoor stadium. They are dressed in athletic clothing. The image captures them from behind, with the stadium's empty stands visible in the background under a sunny sky.

How to Know If You’re Really a Runner

A woman dressed in athletic wear is taking a break during a run on a bridge. She is holding one hand to her forehead and an arm strap with a smartphone is attached to her other arm. Earbuds connected to the phone hang from her ears, and her expression appears tired.

8 Warning Signs It’s Time to Take a Break From Running

A person in a blue shirt and black shorts stretches their leg by pulling their foot back, standing on one leg on a path in a park. Trees and greenery are visible in the background on a sunny day.

Ways to Prevent Chafing When You Run This Summer

A man runs barefoot along a beach at sunset, with the sun low on the horizon casting a warm glow. He is wearing a tank top and shorts, and the ocean waves gently lap at the sandy shore beside him. A pier extends into the water in the background.

9 Tips for Running on the Beach (and Enjoying It)

A person dressed in winter running gear, including a hat and gloves, jogs along a snow-covered path surrounded by bare trees. The sun is shining through the trees, creating a serene winter atmosphere.

How I Started From Zero to Run 40+ Half Marathons

A silhouette of a person jogging on a trail at dusk. The sun is setting behind mountains in the background, casting an orange glow across the sky. The runner's hair is tied back in a ponytail, and they wear a tank top and shorts.

4 Roadblocks to Running & How to Beat Them

A person in athletic wear, including a headband and armband, is bent over with hands on knees, appearing fatigued while standing on an empty road under a bright sky.

How to Recover After Running a Half Marathon

A man holds up a white athletic shoe with pink accents in a shoe store, presenting it to a woman who appears uncertain, gesturing with her hands and looking at him. Shelves filled with various sneakers are visible in the background.

What Running Stores Want You to Know

A person with long hair, wearing a pink jacket and dark pants, stretches with arms overhead in a sunlit forest with tall trees and autumn foliage. The scene captures a calm, nature-filled moment on a sunny day.

How to Come Back After a Long Break From Running

A person wearing a gray long-sleeve top and black leggings is tying the laces of bright orange running shoes. In the foreground, there is a green smoothie in a plastic cup with a straw, placed on the ground.

What Runners Should Eat: 4 Tips for Race Day Nutrition

A colorful assortment of fruits and vegetables is arranged on a wooden surface. Items include grape tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, pomegranate halves, green grapes, orange halves, zucchinis, and cherries. The left part of the image shows the wooden surface.

How to Eat Right So You Can Run Your Best

A woman in workout attire stands with hands on hips, looking towards a city skyline with skyscrapers and a bridge visible in the background. She wears a blue tank top, pink shorts, and a headband, and her hair is tied back in a ponytail. The scene is during sunset.

6 Rules For Traveling to Run a Great Race

Four people, wearing athletic gear and participant numbers, stand in a circle with their hands stacked together in a park. They are smiling and appear to be celebrating after a run or athletic event. Trees and greenery are visible in the background.

8 Reasons Why Running Is Fun (Really!)

A person in athletic attire bends down to adjust their gray running shoes on a wet, wooden bridge. They are wearing knee-high white compression socks and black shorts. The background is blurred, but cage-like fencing and another distant figure are visible.

Do Compression Socks Really Help You Run Better?

A person in athletic wear bends forward, hands on knees, seemingly fatigued while jogging along a dirt path in a grassy, sunlit landscape with gentle hills in the background. The sun shines brightly, creating a slight lens flare effect.

8 Common Running Injuries & How to Heal Them

A man with light brown hair and a light beard, wearing a teal tank top, appears to be catching his breath and leaning forward. The background is a clear sunny day with blurred greenery and sky.

Does Running Get Any Easier? 9 Questions New Runners Ask

Two people walking on a paved road with a yellow centerline. The person on the left wears a pink shirt, dark shorts, and pink sneakers, while the person on the right wears a blue shirt, black shorts, and gray sneakers. The road is surrounded by greenery.

How to Get the Most Miles Out Of Your Running Shoes

A person is bending down to tie the neon orange laces of their running shoes on a paved pathway with a sunrise in the background. The person is wearing a yellow wristwatch, and a railing is visible along both sides of the path.

When Should You Buy New Running Shoes?

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