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Why It Took Me 4 Years To Find the Perfect Running Shoes
April 19, 2020
Why It Took Me 4 Years To Find the Perfect Running Shoes
Have you ever felt overwhelmed searching for that “perfect” running sneaker? I have! Four and…
By Brooke Ely Danielson
This running app lets you hit the pavement with others, even through social distancing
April 17, 2020
This running app lets you hit the pavement with others, even through social distancing
One of the best parts about in-studio workouts is the shared experience of the sweat…
By Rachel Lapidos
The Absolute Best Wireless Headphones for Running, Ranked
April 15, 2020
The Absolute Best Wireless Headphones for Running, Ranked
Remember when the techiest running headphones out there looked like two gumdrops attached by a…
By Kells McPhillips
This is the best exercise for anxiety—and it's absolutely free
April 10, 2020
This is the best exercise for anxiety—and it's absolutely free
Workouts have so much to offer: Yoga "creates space" in the body, Pilates works the…
By Kells McPhillips
7 trainer-approved ways to get the most out of your daily walking workout
April 07, 2020
7 trainer-approved ways to get the most out of your daily walking workout
Walking has quickly become the workout of the moment. With gyms closed and at-home workouts…
By Tehrene Firman
5 important tips to follow when you’re sprinting outside
April 06, 2020
5 important tips to follow when you’re sprinting outside
As we are stuck indoors during the COVID-19 pandemic, we're bound to get some ants…
By Rachel Lapidos
5 core exercises for runners that also benefit every type of athlete out there
April 02, 2020
5 core exercises for runners that also benefit every type of athlete out there
 It can be fun to work your core because you get to experience that…
By Rachel Lapidos
10 of the Best Running Apps for Everyone From Beginners to Marathoners
March 30, 2020
10 of the Best Running Apps for Everyone From Beginners to Marathoners
The name of the game these days is to put one foot in front of…
By Rachel Lapidos
How to push through a runner's wall and finish your run on your terms
March 24, 2020
How to push through a runner's wall and finish your run on your terms
Anyone who collects miles knows that for every euphoric runner's high you experience, you'll also…
By Kells McPhillips
This 15-minute running endurance workout will help you run your longest distance yet
March 23, 2020
This 15-minute running endurance workout will help you run your longest distance yet
Going for a run—whether you're on the treadmill or out on the open road—is one…
By Zoe Weiner
How to Avoid Injury Now That You’re Running Outside a Lot More Than Usual
March 18, 2020
How to Avoid Injury Now That You’re Running Outside a Lot More Than Usual
One of the things that sets running apart from other forms of exercise is that…
By Kells McPhillips
A runner and registered dietitian shares what an average day of eating looks like for her—peanut butter cups included
March 16, 2020
A runner and registered dietitian shares what an average day of eating looks like for her—peanut butter cups included
There's a lot of confusion around food for runners and what the heck to eat…
By Emily Laurence
Get faster in 15-minutes flat with this speed-based treadmill workout
March 16, 2020
Get faster in 15-minutes flat with this speed-based treadmill workout
Whether you're running 12-minute miles (#itme) or edging in on a record-breaking two-hour marathon, getting…
By Zoe Weiner
Women's health has never been a focus in sports. Mary Cain wants to change that
March 13, 2020
Women's health has never been a focus in sports. Mary Cain wants to change that
"By second grade, I was the fastest in my class. By third grade, I was…
By Kells McPhillips
Running on your toes can make you faster—here's what you need to know
March 10, 2020
Running on your toes can make you faster—here's what you need to know
There are infinite reasons why people run, but in terms of getting the miles marked…
By Rachel Lapidos
This 15-minute treadmill workout is so much fun, you won't even realize you're running hills
March 09, 2020
This 15-minute treadmill workout is so much fun, you won't even realize you're running hills
I'm thinking it's not a coincidence that there's only a one-letter difference between the words…
By Zoe Weiner
5 common mistakes that are ruining your treadmill workout, according to a run coach
March 06, 2020
5 common mistakes that are ruining your treadmill workout, according to a run coach
 Running is the most natural form of movement there is. Humans have been doing…
By Zoe Weiner
Use the 'hip to lip' method to max out your fastest sprint ever
March 05, 2020
Use the 'hip to lip' method to max out your fastest sprint ever
Running gets written off as a leg-centric sport, and for good reason: pounding the pavement…
By Kells McPhillips
This 10-minute treadmill HIIT workout will get your heart *literally* racing
March 02, 2020
This 10-minute treadmill HIIT workout will get your heart *literally* racing
 Treadmill workouts are having a moment. In 2018, we saw a run-aissance that made it the…
By Zoe Weiner
5 foldable treadmills that take up zero space in tiny apartments
February 17, 2020
5 foldable treadmills that take up zero space in tiny apartments
These days, there are very few workouts that you can't do at home, and for most…
By Zoe Weiner
Why It’s So Much Harder To Train at Higher Altitudes If You’re Not Used to It
February 11, 2020
Why It’s So Much Harder To Train at Higher Altitudes If You’re Not Used to It
Altitude training is not for the faint of heart. Perhaps you’ve heard of the technique…
By Brooke Ely Danielson
I’m not a runner, but in the spirit of marathon season I tried CBD-fueled runs—here’s what happened
February 11, 2020
I’m not a runner, but in the spirit of marathon season I tried CBD-fueled runs—here’s what happened
I won't lie to you, I'm that person who peeks out from under my blankets…
By Alex Taylor
The sneakers that consistently get compared to 'walking on clouds'
February 07, 2020
The sneakers that consistently get compared to 'walking on clouds'
Walking on sunshine, walking on clouds. This is the stuff dreams are made of. It's…
By Rachel Lapidos
I'm an endurance athlete, but running a short race was harder than the marathon
February 06, 2020
I'm an endurance athlete, but running a short race was harder than the marathon
Long distances get all the glory. Marathon training, in particular, begs for praise. After all,…
By Emily Abbate
How to know if you need to strengthen or stretch your hip flexors—because, ouch!
January 17, 2020
How to know if you need to strengthen or stretch your hip flexors—because, ouch!
The hip flexors are one of those regions in the body that you never notice…
By Kells McPhillips
Championship runner Mary Cain’s training trick is just 3 steps—and is totally worth stealing for yourself
January 15, 2020
Championship runner Mary Cain’s training trick is just 3 steps—and is totally worth stealing for yourself
Training motivation ebbs and flows over the course of days, weeks, months, and years. That's…
By Kells McPhillips
Make this the year you run that marathon—first-time marathoners get a boost in heart health at any age
January 09, 2020
Make this the year you run that marathon—first-time marathoners get a boost in heart health at any age
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death for women and men in the…
By Kells McPhillips
Running the NYC marathon was the strongest I felt in 2019—but it wasn't easy
January 01, 2020
Running the NYC marathon was the strongest I felt in 2019—but it wasn't easy
On November 2, I woke up at 4 a.m., laced my sneakers, and prepared to…
By Kells McPhillips
Mary Cain and Outdoor Voices teamed up to talk about how fitness can be about the joy of movement
December 09, 2019
Mary Cain and Outdoor Voices teamed up to talk about how fitness can be about the joy of movement
Mary Cain's Spotify Wrapped for 2019 includes song after song by Dermot Kennedy. "He's the…
By Kells McPhillips
Barry's Bootcamp is selling discount classes for the only time all year, so you'd better stock up for 2020
December 06, 2019
Barry's Bootcamp is selling discount classes for the only time all year, so you'd better stock up for 2020
Let's be honest here: boutique fitness ain't cheap. Many classes will set you back $30…
By Kells McPhillips
What to do when everything falls apart on race day
October 30, 2019
What to do when everything falls apart on race day
Running: It’s fun, challenging, and a great way to stay healthy. Whether you are on-road…
By Brooke Ely Danielson
People from all around the country told us why they run, and we've never been more inspired
October 25, 2019
People from all around the country told us why they run, and we've never been more inspired
Back when I was in middle school, my very first attempt at exercise was a…
By Rachel Lapidos
6 Interval Running Workouts To Help You Break Through Physical and Mental Barriers
October 22, 2019
6 Interval Running Workouts To Help You Break Through Physical and Mental Barriers
Whether you adore running or despise it, discovering interval training for the first time can…
By Kells McPhillips
These Native American runners are transforming their mental health, one mile at a time
October 22, 2019
These Native American runners are transforming their mental health, one mile at a time
The first time Sarah Agaton Howes laced up her sneakers and decided to go for…
By Emily Laurence
This 5-minute lower-body stretch sesh is the best way to cool down
October 21, 2019
This 5-minute lower-body stretch sesh is the best way to cool down
 Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, a fitness series where we tap the…
By Zoe Weiner
'It’s not my race, it’s her race': What it's like to guide a visually impaired runner for the New York City Marathon
October 17, 2019
'It’s not my race, it’s her race': What it's like to guide a visually impaired runner for the New York City Marathon
Imagine spending the better part of the calendar year training for a marathon. Early mornings,…
By Brooke Ely Danielson
This glutes workout—literally—kicked our butts in 10-minutes flat
October 14, 2019
This glutes workout—literally—kicked our butts in 10-minutes flat
 Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, our fitness series, where we tap the…
By Zoe Weiner
11 hip stretches for runners that melt away tightness—and help you move like the wind
October 13, 2019
11 hip stretches for runners that melt away tightness—and help you move like the wind
The common refrain in any runner's life is this: "My hips are SOOOO tight!" Unlike…
By Kells McPhillips
The activewear that's just as flashy at night as it is in the light
October 10, 2019
The activewear that's just as flashy at night as it is in the light
Running at night or early in the morning can be scary. And no, I'm not…
By Tehrene Firman
‘I’m a Cardiologist—This Is Why I’m Running My Third Marathon in November’
October 10, 2019
‘I’m a Cardiologist—This Is Why I’m Running My Third Marathon in November’
Here's a startling fact that I'm confronted with every day: Cardiovascular disease is the number one…
By Jennifer Haythe, MD
This 10-minute core workout will make you feel stronger than ever
October 07, 2019
This 10-minute core workout will make you feel stronger than ever
Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, our fitness series, where we tap the coolest,…
By Zoe Weiner
I'm an 80-year-old runner and I've broken 17 World Records—this is how I train
October 04, 2019
I'm an 80-year-old runner and I've broken 17 World Records—this is how I train
Even though I live in a small town, La Canada, near Pasadena in southern California,…
By Kathy Bergen
This running coach swears by an oldie-but-goldie recovery routine to amp up her rest days
October 01, 2019
This running coach swears by an oldie-but-goldie recovery routine to amp up her rest days
In fitness eras past, bragging about your gym gains was all the rage. Now, the…
By Kells McPhillips
The lower body stretches that will leave your legs and glutes feeling ooey gooey
September 30, 2019
The lower body stretches that will leave your legs and glutes feeling ooey gooey
Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, our brand-new fitness series, where we tap the…
By Zoe Weiner
I've had a funeral for every pair of running shoes I've ever owned—here's why
September 24, 2019
I've had a funeral for every pair of running shoes I've ever owned—here's why
Whenever the time comes to retire an old pair of running shoes, I repeat the…
By Kells McPhillips
Your official 10K training meal plan, because something needs to power all those runs
September 23, 2019
Your official 10K training meal plan, because something needs to power all those runs
In high school, I thought the pre-track meet spaghetti dinners were reason enough to take…
By Emily Laurence
The curved treadmill makes running 30 percent harder
September 21, 2019
The curved treadmill makes running 30 percent harder
The treadmill is hands down the most dependable member of the gym equipment family. You…
By Zoe Weiner
It's your socks, not your shoes, causing that colony of blisters on your feet
September 16, 2019
It's your socks, not your shoes, causing that colony of blisters on your feet
I'm smack-dab in the middle of training for the New York City Marathon—and FYI (perhaps…
By Kells McPhillips
The most effective way to warm up for a workout will take you straight back to elementary school recess
September 11, 2019
The most effective way to warm up for a workout will take you straight back to elementary school recess
When I got onto the treadmill last night to start my Peloton-guided HIIT run, I…
By Rachel Lapidos
An artificial intelligence running coach helped me run farther and faster
August 30, 2019
An artificial intelligence running coach helped me run farther and faster
 When I used to envision the future as a young child, I pictured hovering…
By Rachel Lapidos
Power walking vs running: Do you really get as good of a workout?
August 28, 2019
Power walking vs running: Do you really get as good of a workout?
On days when I just do not feel like working out, I'll typically either opt…
By Rachel Lapidos
Here's why using the same towel on your face *and* your gym equipment is a germ-spreading no-no
August 20, 2019
Here's why using the same towel on your face *and* your gym equipment is a germ-spreading no-no
A trusty gym towel is truly a girl's best friend. It keeps sweat out of…
By Tehrene Firman
What to look for when you're buying running shoes for flat feet, according to a podiatrist
August 20, 2019
What to look for when you're buying running shoes for flat feet, according to a podiatrist
There's nothing more important than landing in the right pair of shoes for your gym…
By Rachel Lapidos
Take your beat-based workout up a level (or five!) with this pro hack
August 19, 2019
Take your beat-based workout up a level (or five!) with this pro hack
My high school volleyball team had one music-related rule during every practice. Whenever "Wannabe" by…
By Kells McPhillips
14 Anti-Chafing Shorts That Make Me Feel Like I’m Working Out in My Pajamas
August 19, 2019
14 Anti-Chafing Shorts That Make Me Feel Like I’m Working Out in My Pajamas
I snagged my first-ever pair of running shorts off the clearance rack at Marshall's. They…
By Kells McPhillips & Francesca Krempa
Everything You Need To Know To Get Ready for a Marathon in 12 Weeks Flat
July 16, 2019
Everything You Need To Know To Get Ready for a Marathon in 12 Weeks Flat
No matter how seasoned of a runner you may be, getting ready for a marathon…
By Zoe Weiner
A blind endurance athlete and her guide prove crushing races is better together
July 10, 2019
A blind endurance athlete and her guide prove crushing races is better together
It was the final stretch of the 2018 Race Across America—a 3,000 mile bike relay…
By Erin Magner
This hardcore leg workout is worthy of a World Cup Champion—and will leave your lower body burning
July 07, 2019
This hardcore leg workout is worthy of a World Cup Champion—and will leave your lower body burning
Real talk: Seeing team USA win the 2019 Women's World Cup was the biggest leg-day inspiration…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The key secrets to preventing (and treating) runner's knee, according to a chiropractor
June 14, 2019
The key secrets to preventing (and treating) runner's knee, according to a chiropractor
Ah, running. It was my first fitness love—the Big to my Carrie, the Dean to…
By Rachel Lapidos
The easiest way to relax during a workout, according to fitness experts
June 12, 2019
The easiest way to relax during a workout, according to fitness experts
In the middle of a recent run, my instructor told the class to unclench our…
By Rachel Lapidos
This is the formula for your happiest workout yet
June 11, 2019
This is the formula for your happiest workout yet
I kicked off last Saturday by running a 10K with a coworker in New York…
By Kells McPhillips
Dealing with shin splints? Here's what a physical therapist wants you to know.
June 05, 2019
Dealing with shin splints? Here's what a physical therapist wants you to know.
Have you ever been walking, running, or just laying down in bed and suddenly felt…
By Rachel Lapidos
Can a 4-minute workout really deliver better—and faster—results than HIIT?
May 30, 2019
Can a 4-minute workout really deliver better—and faster—results than HIIT?
As the popularity of HIIT continues to soar, sprint interval training, or SIT, is doing…
By Tehrene Firman
I had my very first workout-induced "brain orgasm" and you can, too
May 21, 2019
I had my very first workout-induced "brain orgasm" and you can, too
I was in the middle of an all-out sprint on a treadmill at Barry's Bootcamp…
By Rachel Lapidos
10,000 steps is over. *This* metric is way more important
May 21, 2019
10,000 steps is over. *This* metric is way more important
Before I found out that 10,000 steps a day is total scam, I would do…
By Kells McPhillips
Working out high may be fun, but can it actually make you a better athlete?
May 20, 2019
Working out high may be fun, but can it actually make you a better athlete?
As someone who can't stand cardio, I've never experienced the runner's high that everyone talks…
By Erin Magner
A run coach's guide to running smarter (not harder) as the weather warms up
May 19, 2019
A run coach's guide to running smarter (not harder) as the weather warms up
For some, the onset of summer means barbecues, pool parties, and—for the lucky few—getting to…
By Well+Good Editors
The one easy move to do that'll open up your always-tight hip flexors
May 19, 2019
The one easy move to do that'll open up your always-tight hip flexors
Early this morning, I went to the new Precision Run studio in New York—AKA the…
By Rachel Lapidos
Sharing AirPods with running buddies is the best way to pass the miles
May 14, 2019
Sharing AirPods with running buddies is the best way to pass the miles
Some days, solo workouts are a recipe for a clear head and calmer vibes. Others,…
By Emily Abbate
This 20-Week Training Plan Can Get Any Runner Through Their First Marathon
May 05, 2019
This 20-Week Training Plan Can Get Any Runner Through Their First Marathon
So. You want to run a marathon. First of all, congratulations! Second of all, it's…
By Zoe Weiner
3 workout recovery tips from an Olympic runner (yes, they're that legit)
April 11, 2019
3 workout recovery tips from an Olympic runner (yes, they're that legit)
If you're a member of the mass exodus that always skips the stretching portion after…
By Well+Good Editors
What to know about ultra-marathons and what it takes to finish one
March 30, 2019
What to know about ultra-marathons and what it takes to finish one
Athletic Equation co-founder Alexander Papadopoulos and his wife and two daughters have been organizing ultra…
By Emily Laurence
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