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As your running distance increases, so does your need for hydration. That’s why many runners turn to hydration packs (otherwise known as endurance packs) and hydration vests to keep water close at hand, without the need to grip onto a bottle while they’re racking up miles. Hydration packs typically look like a slim backpack, while […]
Whatever your workout routine is, chances are you’re always striving to get better. Whether that means running faster, covering more distance or both, you need to push yourself to reach your goals. Challenges help to keep things exciting and even if there isn’t a prize or medal attached to it, these personal challenges work to […]
When gyms closed, many people started running to get in their cardio. So, PSA time: Incorporating a strength workout for runners into your routine is super important. As a longtime running enthusiast, I think it’s awesome to see fresh (and, um, masked) faces on the trails near my home. But one thing I wish I […]
Strava, the social app for logging and sharing your sporting activities with the world, has announced a major new feature for subscribers: route suggestions for runs and rides in the mobile app. You’ll find it prominently placed in the Explore tab, and users with premium Summit accounts who click through will be presented with three […]
When it comes to fitness gear, one thing you should never skimp on is a good sports bra. A bad bra can totally throw off a workout, which is why I am super selective with what I wear. Typically, I go for sports bras with a hook-and-eye closure and adjustable straps, which are features that […]
If you’ve been ramping up your running routine, you’re probably bracing yourself for a few of the unpleasant-but-common side effects of increasing your mileage—blisters, muscle tightness, and next-day soreness, to name a few. One thing you probably weren’t thinking of? Toenails that turn black, and, in some cases, even fall off. Um, what? Sorry to […]
There’s a lot I love about running: the stress-banishing endorphin boost, the unmatched cardio challenge, the fact that you can essentially do it anywhere. But one aspect of the sport that doesn’t make the list? Runner’s diarrhea. Yes, this phenomenon is pretty much exactly what it sounds like (precise medical definition in a minute), and […]
To buy: $ 18; amazon.com Runners know the importance of keeping up a training log, but this journal from elite runners Lauren Fleshman and Roisin McGettigan-Dumas is structured to up the ante even more. Filled with inspiration, tips, and worksheets about goals, nutrition, training, body image, challenges, and more, this training log/personal diary will keep your […]
Apple Releases AirPods Pro Tomorrow—and the Transparency Mode Is Ideal for Runners and Cyclists – Health Top Navigation Close Explore Health Profile Menu Follow us Close Share options Close View image Apple Releases AirPods Pro Tomorrow—and the Transparency Mode Is Ideal for Runners and Cyclists this link is to an external site that may or […]
If you’re the kind of runner who spends all your time pounding busy city pavements, you’ll know that you spend almost as much time moving from side to side as you do running forwards. Avoiding bollards, bins and pedestrians while maintaining your pace requires the agility of a cat and, ideally, a highly stable shoe. […]
Running has always made me feel unstoppable—that is, until I started training for a marathon. All of the awesome benefits I usually experience from running managed to stick around during the early stages of my training: the sensation of a runner’s high, the endorphins I feel after crushing a challenging hill, and of course, an […]
With tens of thousands of people coming together to challenge their physical endurance and raise money for good causes, supported by tens of thousands more, the London Marathon is a brilliantly positive event on almost every count. The exception to that may be its effect on the environment. A whole lot of plastic gets used […]
If you’re an avid runner, you know it can do a number on your feet, especially if you’re training for a race and logging a ton of miles. You might want to treat yourself to a pedicure to reward your poor toes for their hard work. The thing is, depending on how much running you’re […]
After the new year, people across the country take a breath from the chaos of the holidays to reevaluate their healthy habits, whether it’s choosing to meal prep over turning to Seamless, learning how to be less wasteful or just hitting the gym a few times more frequently. For many people though, 2019 is the […]
Even for regular runners, training for a marathon is a steep learning curve. While running a few times a week and tearing it up at your local parkrun every Saturday doesn’t involve too much thought beyond what gear to wear, covering the long distances required to prep for a 42.2km race means considering how to […]