In Prison, Running Gave Me Freedom. Losing It Changed Me.
After self-surrendering to federal prison, P.G. Sittenfeld got a cheap pair of sneakers and started lapping the hard prison yard. He couldn’t have predicted what would happen next.
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Sub-4-Hour Marathon Training Plan
Follow this marathon training plan if your goal is break the 4-hour mark on race day. Plus, tips for runners who are not confident they are there yet.
If Your Kids Run (At All), You Need Our Expert Advice
A pediatric orthopedic surgeon explains the importance of the right running shoes for kids and we list 15 top picks for kids from elementary school to high school.
Want to Run Longer? Don’t Skip These Mileage Rules
You’re ready to run more, but not sure how to do it safely. Running coach Greg McMillan outlines three tenets to safely run longer.
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Why Trail Runners Love Canada’s Québec Mega Trail Event
Amazing scenery, challenging terrain, community support, and a new 135-kilometer option put this annual race in a class of its own
I Went on a Hut-to-Hut Trip in the Swiss Alps. It Was as Epic as It Sounds.
After spending six days running through some of Switzerland’s most dramatic and beautiful terrain while recovering at mountain huts along the way, author Andy Cochrane argues hut-to-hut running makes for an ideal vacation.
My 10-Year Quest to Find the Perfect Women’s Running Shorts
My favorite pair of running shorts was discontinued a decade ago, and I’ve been in denial ever since. These four might finally convince me to move on.
The 12 Best Fall Off-Distance Races for the Nontraditional Runner
For runners who prefer the road less raced, these 12 fall events offer unique distances—and a break from the usual 5Ks and marathons.
What You Can Learn from the Wear Pattern on Your Running Shoes
With today’s varied shoe designs and modern materials, the answer is: It’s complicated.
Training Plan Central
Outside Run’s 2025 Training Plan Central
Expert-curated run training plans for brand-new runners getting started and experienced veterans looking to PR. Run scheduling from top run coach to train for every race distance: 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, and more.
Editors’ Picks
- Go From Couch to Half Marathon in Just 20 Weeks with this Training Plan
- The 16-Week Low-Mileage Marathon Plan (That Works)
- Run a Half Marathon in 4 Weeks with This Plan
- Go From Couch to Marathon with this 24-Week Training Plan
- The Perfect Marathon Training Plan
- Run a Sub-2-Hour Half Marathon With This Training Plan
- Break 3 Hours in the Marathon with this 19-Week Plan
Gear
The Lightest Super Shoe Ever Made: Asics Metaspeed Ray Review
We tested the new ultra-light racing shoe from Asics to see how it performs and if it is right for you.
Editors’ Picks
- How Accurate Is Your Heart-Rate Monitor, Really?
- Fast (and Slow) Miles in the Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
- Experts Want You To Stop Doing This With Your Massage Gun
- Updated Summer 2025: Best Running Watches for Women
- The Running Gear That’s Lasted Us the Longest
- Running is Ruining Your Hair. These 10 Products Will Help.
- Kilian’s Crazy Lifetime Trail Shoe: NNormal Kboix 01 First Run Review
Running 101
Go From Couch to Half Marathon in Just 20 Weeks with this Training Plan
Thinking of taking the 13.1-mile plunge but not sure where to start? This half marathon plan will carry you from the sofa to the start line—and across the finish too.
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- Welcome to Running: What New Runners Need to Know
- How to Bulletproof Your Legs Against the Most Common Running Overuse Injuries
- 8-Week Intermediate Half Marathon Training Plan
- 5 Key Workouts to Nail the Marathon and Half Marathon
- How to Fuel for a Half Marathon, Even if You Feel Like You Don’t Have to
- Running Gear for Beginners: Must-Haves vs. Nice-to-Haves
- Things to Know Before Your First 5k
Running With Dogs
Best Dogs for Runners
Dogs may be the perfect running partners: They're always ready to go, they eagerly keep pace, and they never complain about being tired. But not every dog is built for running. The ideal jogging companion is low-maintenance and obedient, with energy and endurance.
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Culture
Feeling Slower? A Study Suggests Social Media Could Be to Blame.
New data explores the complex links between your scrolling, mental fatigue, and athletic performance.
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- Latine-Led Run Clubs Emphasize Culture and Community Within the Sport
- Why We Need to Save College Track and Field and Other Olympic Sports
- How the Running Community on the South Side of Chicago Changed My Life Forever
- This Navajo Runner Challenges Stereotypes to Elevate Performance
- A Unique Program Is Inspiring Native Student Runners to Dream Big
- Setting a Pace for Black Women Distance Runners
Running Wild
10 Remarkable Adventure Runs to Put on Your Bucket List
These 10 destination trail runs will be lifetime experiences for runners with an adventurous mindset
12 Unique Running Races (You Can Still Sign up for in 2025)
12 Unique Running Races (You Can Still Sign up for in 2025)
If you're looking for a race with charm, adventure, or an element of fun, we've got you covered.
In 2024, there were more than 85,000 running races in the US, according to RunSignUp data. From 5K fun runs to marathons and every distance in between, runners have countless options to choose from.
You can race the biggies, like New York, Chicago, and Boston, or head down to Disney World for your Mickey Mouse fix. You could pick one of the more well-known roadies like Big Sur, Peachtree, Rose Bowl, or Marine Corps.
But if you’re looking for truly unique running races, you might have to go off the beaten path. Some races are special, not because of their size or prestige, but because they embrace the quirky, weird, and totally wackadoodle that runners love.
We’re talking about races with cake at aid stations and diamond rings as awards. Races where you run from aliens, participate in a multigenerational feud, sample bourbon, or run up 86 flights of stairs. Races that take place at night under the midnight sun, underground in an active salt mine, or from a lighthouse on the coast.