An Ode to Running
Gear
What to wear and carry
Our test team of 25 runners put more than 100 road running shoes through their paces to find the best for every type of run.
My favorite running shoes and apparel double as casualwear, making them twice as valuable, especially while traveling
These seven shoes are dialed in for venturing off the asphalt.
I ran more than 2,000 miles over nine months of testing to find the best socks to keep you comfortable in any weather.
Our team of testers spent months running through the season’s worst weather to find the shoes that keep feet dry, warm, and planted on the ice.
After running in dozens of long-sleeve shirts in all weather, these six rose to the top.
After months of cold-weather testing, these are the tights and pants we wanted to keep wearing.
Performance
Build strength, speed, and endurance
New research suggests it’s actually not about your heart.
Reduce discomfort with these physical therapist-approved tweaks.
If you only move in a straight line, you might be missing a critical way to keep your hips strong. Experts say adding this simple exercise can prevent bone loss and help you stay mobile for years to come.
Harder isn’t always better for interval training, according to a new study.
Whether you’ve completed your goal race or just need some time away from formal training, a running coach outlines how often you should run to maintain fitness.
Discomfort in this area can affect gait, hip function, and mobility
Lifestyle
Make running a part of life
Loud? Sure. In the way? Maybe. But these crews are carving out space—and making cities feel like home.
Scientists crunched the numbers to come up with the single best predictor of how long you’ll live—and arrived at a surprisingly low-tech answer
Whether you’re craving cityscapes or secluded forests, these routes are worth planning a trip around.
Running without music or a watch isn’t just about silence, but there's a lot you can learn in silence.