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15 Editor-Approved Bargains for Runners From REI’s 4th of July Deals
REI's 4th of July sale is here, and runners have a lot to gain—if they know where to look.
Shoes Are Meant to Boost Your Training. What If They're Causing This Dreaded Injury?
That stabbing pain in your heel has a name, and you're not from the only one dealing with it. Here's what's driving the surge and how to combat that dreaded ache.
Leave Your Competitors in the Dust with This Elite-Level Speed Workout
Don't sleep on 200-meter intervals. They're short enough that you can move fast but not so long that you can't sustain it.
Running in the Heat? Why Your Hydration Plan Might Be Failing You
Stop guessing your hydration strategy. A sports dietitian and endurance athlete breaks down how to personalize your plan by tracking sweat rates, dew points, and body signals.
These Lesser-Known Races Will Take Your Breath Away. Some, Literally.
From a midnight run in Reykjavík to a sufferfest in the San Juans, real runners told us which races unexpectedly became their favorites.
Men Burn Out Faster Than Women on Long Runs. A New Study Explores Why.
New evidence backs up the claim that female physiology is wired for endurance.
The Hoka Clifton is Dead. Long Live the Hoka Clifton Pro.
Hoka's best-selling trainer just got a major midsole upgrade for only $10 more, and it might make the old Clifton obsolete.
The Gear Getting Our Editors Through Sticky Summer Training
A tank that makes our editor feel like Runner Girl Barbie, magic (not that kind) mushroom powder, plus other summer running must-haves.
Hoka’s New Clifton Pro Makes the Clifton Obsolete, The North Face and Merrell Drop Innovative New Trail Shoes, and Tracksmith Goes Max
Lead shoe tester Cory Smith breaks down the latest running shoes to hit the market.