Melanie Jones
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These 10 Expert-Backed Tips Will Help Boost Your Running Recovery
Feel better after a workout—and the next time you head out for more kilometres—with this advice. If you find yourself slogging during your runs lately,...The Best Hip Abductor Exercises to Keep You Strong and Stable on the Run
These crucial muscles of the hip don’t get enough attention—and that can lead to injuries. Here’s how to strengthen them. Adam Hoff When it comes to...What Happens When You Stop Running for a Month?
Here's how taking time off affects your fitness, plus how to get back into running when you're ready. Many runners feel guilty about taking time...How to progress from 10K to half marathon
Thinking of progressing from 10K to half marathon? Here are the key ways to achieve it Huw Fairclough//Getty Images The half marathon is one of the...
- Mental Health
The Best Ways to Relieve Stress When You Need to Chill Out Fast
David Jaewon Oh None of us are immune to stress, especially on or around race day, holidays, and other big events. While big solutions, like...Feel Instantly Calm With These 10 Breathing Exercises
Kilito Chan//Getty Images While you can’t necessarily eliminate the laundry list of stressors going on in the world right now, you can implement strategies to...Mental Tips for Dealing With Challenging Runs
The right types of thinking can help you run faster. Jacob Ammentorp Lund//Getty Images Many of the mental challenges associated with running can be predicted. For...Major Research Shows Just How Beneficial Exercise Is for Mental Health
A recent study finds that physical activity can improve symptoms of depression and anxiety. Studio4//Getty Images A new research review published in the British Journal of...
- Nutrition & Weight Loss
What to Eat Before a Half Marathon to Stay Strong Through the Kilometres
Lakota Gambill People love half marathons for many reasons. One of those is that training for 21.1 isn’t as time consuming as training for a full marathon, but you still...What are the pros and cons of following a vegan diet as a runner?
Sports dietitian Renee McGregor on the key things vegan or plant-based diet runners should bear in mind. Getty Images We’ve all heard about the benefits of...5 most common nutritional deficiencies in runners
A nutritional deficiency could be affecting your performance. Here's how to look out for the signs and stay in optimal health. As a runner, you’ll...What It Means to Overfuel on the Run and How to Avoid It
It’s possible to take in too many carbs, especially if you have a late start, it’s super hot, or you feel like you need...
- Running Shoes & Gear
The Best and Most Comfortable Running Socks
We tested dozens of pairs. These are the running socks worthy of a spot in your drawer. Runners obsess over every detail of a running...The Benefits of Recovery Shoes for Runners’ Feet
Give your feet some extra love in the form of foam and support. Trevor Raab Despite running providing great benefits for your heart, metabolic health, and...The Newbie Guide to Cold Weather Running
The temps on the weather forecast won’t feel the same when you’re moving.Brooks’s Fight Against Climate Change Begins With the Ghost 14
The RW Takeaway: Brooks chose its iconic model, the Ghost, as its first carbon-neutral shoe. Have no fear, though: It’s still the same ol’ Ghost. 100...
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How to Improve Your Mindset When Returning to Running After a Long Break
These tips, backed by psychologists, coaches, and runners, help you embrace the runner you are right now—not the one you used to be.The Visionary
Beatrice Richards leans over the tape and cranes her neck. It’s November 7, 2021, and she’s staked out a spot on the corner of Lafayette...Brooklyn Lindsey Was Nearly Abducted on a Run. Now, She Works to Improve Safety
With 5kms remaining in Brooklyn Lindsey’s virtual New York City Marathon, she found herself thinking for the first time that day about the terrifying events...How I Teach Runners to Have Difficult Conversations about Social Justice
In February of 2020, I began writing an article about my experiences competing as a Black woman at the elite level of distance running for RUNGRL, a...
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