Four coaches on what to focus on now to make race day your best yet.
By Laurel Leicht
Thomas Hengge
Whether you’re prepping for your first half marathon or you’re...
Coaches, along with real runners, offer their best advice for breaking down this time barrier.
By Caitlin Carlson
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I broke four hours in the Chicago Marathon in...
Smash your PR goals with these tips from running coaches and real runners.
By Caitlin Carlson
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Jessie Zapo finished her first half marathon—in 2006 in the NYRR...
Staying aware of the issue, even when you’re not looking at your phone, can help get you back in alignment.
By Elizabeth Millard
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Researchers examined...
A global study finds that mindfulness training could bring significant health benefits, including a better perspective on exercise.
By Elizabeth Millard
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Research involving more than 1,200...
What happens when the symbiotic relationship between running, diet and maintaining a healthy weight becomes disordered?
By Adrian Monti, Runner's World UK
One of the many benefits...
For many runners, taking the stress out of eating means changing the way you think about food and your body.
By Pam Moore
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In a culture that’s...
How to ensure you stay safe while out running after dark.
Although wintertime, or evening running has its perks including sparkly lights and invigorating temperatures,...
We’ve come up with 7,776 different combos.
By Rick Pearson
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After your morning run, treat yourself to a health, generous breakfast. A study in The Journal of...
Protein-packed breakfasts can trim your waistline and power your day.
By Liz Applegate
Matt Rainey
If you’re looking to lose fat, skipping your morning meal is a bad...
The perfect pre-run power snack.By Lydia Maruniak
These oaty combos from RW contributing chef Lydia Maruniak are the perfect pre-run power snack. Plus, they’re natural and they...
Metabolism-boosting dishes from Michelin-starred chef Angela Hartnett
By The Runner’s World Editors
Getting bored of pesto pasta during your carb-load? If you've started carb loading for your next...
The brand's latest race day shoe is designed to break records.
By Ali Ball and Rachel Boswell
The wait is over. More than 18 months since its predecessor launched,...
Research shows economy gains at slower paces, but they’re smaller and not guaranteed.
By Allison Goldstein
tibor5
It’s no coincidence that running records have been falling in droves...
Why you might want a pair of these maximalist trainers in your shoe rotation.
By Jenny McCoy
thomas hengge
Anything that promises to make running more comfortable is...
The Superblast is back and better than ever.
By Ali Ball Tested by Joe Mackie
Ali Ball
Weight: 245g (UK size 8.5, unisex sizing)
Stack height: 45mm (heel), 37mm (forefoot)
Heel-to-toe drop: 8mm
Type: Neutral/performance
The...
What happens when the symbiotic relationship between running, diet and maintaining a healthy weight becomes disordered?
By Adrian Monti, Runner's World UK
One of the many benefits...
The Olympic champ is running the 1500, 5,000, 10,000, and marathon.
BY TAYLOR DUTCH
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Although it was reported that Sifan Hassan will race an unprecedented...
Follow these steps to prepare for your first 5K or 10K.
Race days are always a bit nerve-wracking. You focus on training, goal-setting, and perfecting everything from eating...
Every recovery is different, but here are some strategies that can help speed up yours.
First of all, congratulations! You just completed a marathon. While the...
This analysis looked at 2,348,505 marathon results achieved during the 2009-2019 period.
A new study has analysed 2,348,505 marathon results achieved during the 2009-2019...
Here’s how you can build the strength and power to surge like Sara Hall and Shura Kitata.
Last Sunday’s London Marathon provided a long-awaited outlet for racers...
Why Cathy Freeman’s 400m Gold at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney was a performance of enormous symbolic power
Few moments epitomise grace under pressure...