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The city-side running route that needs to be on your travel bucket list
March 18, 2018
The city-side running route that needs to be on your travel bucket list
If you're the kind of person who loves to squeeze in a cool workout on…
By Well+Good Editors
7 top destination marathons and the luxe massage you'll want to book to help you bliss out after each
March 13, 2018
7 top destination marathons and the luxe massage you'll want to book to help you bliss out after each
Even on your best race day—you know, where you beat your personal record, see friends…
By Laurel Leicht
Recover like a champ with these 4 tips from the world's fastest female runner
February 28, 2018
Recover like a champ with these 4 tips from the world's fastest female runner
The Winter Olympics are a wrap, but fear not enthusiasts—the summer Olympians are already in full-on…
By Kells McPhillips
Could plogging be the newest fitness fad? Here's what to know about the Swedish term
January 31, 2018
Could plogging be the newest fitness fad? Here's what to know about the Swedish term
If your workouts have been feeling a little stale, look no further than the Swedes,…
By Tehrene Firman
Here's what you need to know about the just-released Peloton $4K treadmill
January 09, 2018
Here's what you need to know about the just-released Peloton $4K treadmill
There's no getting around the fact that sometimes, you just don't have enough hours in…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
The simple secret to making post-run back pain a thing of the past
January 08, 2018
The simple secret to making post-run back pain a thing of the past
Does chronic back pain get in the way of your otherwise cathartic, concert-worthy runs? According to a new…
By Tehrene Firman
The surprising running trick this Broadway star relies on for instant energy
December 27, 2017
The surprising running trick this Broadway star relies on for instant energy
When Phantom of the Opera star Kelly Grant says that she runs five miles every…
By Erin Bunch
The scientific reason smiling might make your workout more powerful
December 11, 2017
The scientific reason smiling might make your workout more powerful
Getting through the most intense peak of your workout is hard, sometimes painful, and the…
By Tehrene Firman
9 rules for staying safe while running in the dark
December 03, 2017
9 rules for staying safe while running in the dark
It may not be winter yet, but thanks to Daylight Saving Time, it’s officially dark…
By Alison Feller
6 stretches every runner should do before and after a workout
November 30, 2017
6 stretches every runner should do before and after a workout
I never thought I'd be a runner, like, ever. I decided running wasn’t for me…
By Elana Lyn Gross
7 super-common mistakes most runners make
November 24, 2017
7 super-common mistakes most runners make
Part of the appeal of running—in addition to the calorie torching, social time with fitness buddies,…
By Laurel Leicht
The workout that helped this runner trim 20 minutes off her marathon time
November 22, 2017
The workout that helped this runner trim 20 minutes off her marathon time
When Jess Movold moved to New York, she explored the city by running it. “I started…
By Alison Feller
What I Can’t Run Without: 6 Female Athletes Confess
November 16, 2017
What I Can’t Run Without: 6 Female Athletes Confess
They say running is, at least in theory, a simple sport. All you need is…
By Alison Feller
How Allie Kieffer pushed past her fitness breaking point to place 5th at the NYC Marathon
November 16, 2017
How Allie Kieffer pushed past her fitness breaking point to place 5th at the NYC Marathon
Allie Kieffer was the 5th woman to cross the finish line at the 2017 New York City…
By Erin Bunch
This record-setting, 101-year-old new runner will inspire you to accomplish *everything*
November 15, 2017
This record-setting, 101-year-old new runner will inspire you to accomplish *everything*
The next time you're having trouble motivating yourself, remember Julia Hawkins: She's the 101-year-old who took up…
By Tehrene Firman
5 reasons why you need to take your run outdoors
November 14, 2017
5 reasons why you need to take your run outdoors
As part of our in-depth series United States of Running, we teamed up with Flow…
By Well+Good Editors
12 of the hardest-working sneakers for every type of runner
November 14, 2017
12 of the hardest-working sneakers for every type of runner
It can be daunting to choose from the myriad shoe options available to runners these days. But there are…
By Erin Bunch
The need-to-know refueling rules for runners
November 13, 2017
The need-to-know refueling rules for runners
Runners have long been trained to view carbs as the perfect recovery fuel. (Remember those…
By Emily Laurence
The Intense Recovery Routine That Got Karlie Kloss Ready for the NYC Marathon
November 06, 2017
The Intense Recovery Routine That Got Karlie Kloss Ready for the NYC Marathon
When you commit to a huge goal like running a marathon, it's no secret that…
By Mercey Livingston
Shalane Flanagan is the fitness hero we need right now
November 06, 2017
Shalane Flanagan is the fitness hero we need right now
With all the not-so-happy news that's transpired in recent months, Americans really, really, really needed a hearty dose of…
By Tehrene Firman
Everything we learned about recovery from Nike's new training program for runners
November 03, 2017
Everything we learned about recovery from Nike's new training program for runners
Making it to the starting line of the New York City Marathon healthy and ready…
By Erin Bunch
The OG female marathoner is finally getting her due, 50 years after her historic run
November 02, 2017
The OG female marathoner is finally getting her due, 50 years after her historic run
Though a bunch of jerks infamously chased Kathrine Switzer off the Boston Marathon course in 1967, the…
By Tehrene Firman
I trained for the NYC Marathon in Puerto Rico post-Hurricane Maria—here's what it was like
November 02, 2017
I trained for the NYC Marathon in Puerto Rico post-Hurricane Maria—here's what it was like
More than 50,000 runners will push themselves to the limit when the 47th annual New…
By Beverly Ramos
4 simple recovery methods this running pro swears by
October 30, 2017
4 simple recovery methods this running pro swears by
As part of our in-depth series United States of Running, we teamed up with Flow…
By Well+Good Editors
Could this one diet change help improve your performance come race day?
October 30, 2017
Could this one diet change help improve your performance come race day?
When Dorothy Beal started running seriously, the 35-year-old admits her lifestyle was hardly conducive to…
By Alison Feller
Have a big race coming up? Here's how to mentally prepare like a pro
October 25, 2017
Have a big race coming up? Here's how to mentally prepare like a pro
When you sign up for a race—whether it’s a marathon, a 5K, or your annual…
By Alison Feller
Sign up now for the Well+Good x Strava running challenge!
October 25, 2017
Sign up now for the Well+Good x Strava running challenge!
Fall is here and with it comes a few of your favorite things: Chunky knits!…
By Well+Good Editors
The running intel you need this fall—and the hydration boost to power you through it
October 20, 2017
The running intel you need this fall—and the hydration boost to power you through it
If the sticky summer heat forced you to take your jogging routine indoors (or out…
By Well+Good Editors
The 2 speed workouts every long-distance runner needs
October 19, 2017
The 2 speed workouts every long-distance runner needs
When you’re gearing up to run a half marathon or marathon—jogging upward of three or…
By Laurel Leicht
How to stay motivated on a long run, according to a NYC fitness powerhouse
October 18, 2017
How to stay motivated on a long run, according to a NYC fitness powerhouse
As part of our in-depth series United States of Running, we teamed up with Flow…
By Well+Good Editors
How Many Days a Week Should You Be Running?
September 25, 2017
How Many Days a Week Should You Be Running?
If you're training for a marathon or half, you likely have a fairly specific fitness schedule…
By Laurel Leicht
Olympic runner Kara Goucher's 5 tips for recovering like a pro
September 07, 2017
Olympic runner Kara Goucher's 5 tips for recovering like a pro
As a professional distance runner, Kara Goucher competed at the Olympics three times and is…
By Alison Feller
The inspiration you need to wake up for your weekend morning workout
August 15, 2017
The inspiration you need to wake up for your weekend morning workout
I like working out as much as the next wellness-obsessed person, but I also really, really…
By Erin Flynn
Try this next-level fitness tracker—for free
August 09, 2017
Try this next-level fitness tracker—for free
You know accountability is the key to a better workout (that’s what your 6 a.m.…
By Well+Good Editors
How a 250-mile trek to the Women's March is inspiring a national movement
August 08, 2017
How a 250-mile trek to the Women's March is inspiring a national movement
How did you get to the Women's March in January? Whether you flew to DC…
By Alison Feller
How do you stack up against other runners?
July 28, 2017
How do you stack up against other runners?
Running can be both a great workout and downright therapeutic. So it's no surprise that…
By Alison Feller
Therapists are now seeing patients on the run—here’s why
June 20, 2017
Therapists are now seeing patients on the run—here’s why
As any avid runner will tell you, there’s no better medicine for a crappy week…
By Erin Magner
Is yoga as effective as physical therapy for back pain?
June 20, 2017
Is yoga as effective as physical therapy for back pain?
Whether you pinched a nerve, pulled a muscle, or suffer from chronic back pain, it's…
By Alison Feller
Why you should replace your a.m. workout with a sunset run
June 07, 2017
Why you should replace your a.m. workout with a sunset run
The early bird catches the worm—but if there’s one thing that can rival a warm-weather happy-hour buzz,…
By Erin Magner
5 reasons celebs like Lena Dunham and Karlie Kloss love running
June 07, 2017
5 reasons celebs like Lena Dunham and Karlie Kloss love running
On the days it takes more than a power playlist and a few good friends to motivate…
By Alison Feller
Can compression tights help you run faster?
June 02, 2017
Can compression tights help you run faster?
If you've been suffering through the act of putting on compression tights (let's be real: it's…
By Rachel Lapidos
This running playlist will power you through that first mile
May 26, 2017
This running playlist will power you through that first mile
It’s only 1.6 kilometers. 5,280 feet. 63,360 inches. And yet somehow, no matter how far…
By Adele Chapin
The best way to get a runner’s high (and Well+Good swag)
May 25, 2017
The best way to get a runner’s high (and Well+Good swag)
Solo jogs can be great—but group runs with a throng of powerful women? That’s occasion…
By Well+Good Editors
Why this marathon pro quit running, all in the name of better health
May 15, 2017
Why this marathon pro quit running, all in the name of better health
Is your daily run a me-time staple? Maybe it's when you get focused and set…
By Alison Feller
Are the Nike VaporMax worth the hype? Here's what it's like to run in them
April 26, 2017
Are the Nike VaporMax worth the hype? Here's what it's like to run in them
I'm not a sneakerhead. Sure, I notice when someone in my HIIT class has some…
By Emily Laurence
The amazing reason this Victoria's Secret model accidentally ran the NYC Marathon
April 07, 2017
The amazing reason this Victoria's Secret model accidentally ran the NYC Marathon
Supermodel Anne V. might've earned her runway wings walking in Victoria's Secret fashion shows. But she became…
By Anne V.
The secret to pushing past your fitness breaking point
April 05, 2017
The secret to pushing past your fitness breaking point
Everyone's been there: Gasping for air during a hot-weather run. Legs shaking in barre class, praying…
By Arianne Siegel
The 5 absolute best running apps
March 20, 2017
The 5 absolute best running apps
Type "running" into the search field of any app store and the results are overwhelming:…
By Lisa Elaine Held
5 reasons why you're so hungry after a run
March 15, 2017
5 reasons why you're so hungry after a run
If you've ever run more than a couple miles, you may have experienced the desire…
By Lisa Elaine Held
Your Race-Training Meal Plan—From a Marathon Champ
March 14, 2017
Your Race-Training Meal Plan—From a Marathon Champ
  Ever hit the starting line with too much water sloshing around your belly? Or eat…
By Emily Laurence
I'm an avid runner who actually hates crowds—so I tried a "virtual race"
March 01, 2017
I'm an avid runner who actually hates crowds—so I tried a "virtual race"
Talk to anyone who loves running, and race-day adrenaline—boosted in part by the crowds of…
By Emily Laurence
How a jockstrap inspired the invention of the sports bra
February 28, 2017
How a jockstrap inspired the invention of the sports bra
Today, sports bras aren't just sports bras. In addition to providing super-supportive control, you can…
By Katie Maguire
Meet pinole, the protein-packed superfood that could be the next quinoa
January 10, 2017
Meet pinole, the protein-packed superfood that could be the next quinoa
For years, quinoa has been the ancient superfood of choice among everyone from endurance athletes…
By Emily Laurence
Why Kayla Itsines never works out in the morning
January 03, 2017
Why Kayla Itsines never works out in the morning
Welcome to My Morning Routine, where Kayla Itsines and other good-life gurus share their personal (frequently…
By Katie Maguire
These sweaty societies are making fitness super social
December 14, 2016
These sweaty societies are making fitness super social
Plenty of boutique fitness studios foster communities where socializing is encouraged and friendships (and relationships) are…
By Lisa Elaine Held
Could this buzzy new piece of equipment be replacing the classic treadmill?
October 26, 2016
Could this buzzy new piece of equipment be replacing the classic treadmill?
You can get a killer workout on a treadmill, but it's pretty straightforward what you're…
By Emily Laurence
I tried a smart sports bra to see if it would make me a better runner—here's what happened
October 19, 2016
I tried a smart sports bra to see if it would make me a better runner—here's what happened
There are now earbuds that measure your vitals to offer workout guidance and headbands that…
By Lisa Elaine Held
Should you be running in super-cushioned sneakers?
August 03, 2016
Should you be running in super-cushioned sneakers?
If running shoes were furniture, the "barefoot" variety that have been enjoying popularity recently would be…
By Lisa Elaine Held
The Surprising Benefit You’ll Get From a Beach Workout
July 18, 2016
The Surprising Benefit You’ll Get From a Beach Workout
Jaws aside, the beach is a pretty perfect summer destination: You can soak up the sun (responsibly,…
By Katie Maguire
Don’t fall for these 11 common running myths
June 09, 2016
Don’t fall for these 11 common running myths
For something most people have done all their lives and only requires a pair of…
By Christine Yu
Why you shouldn't Netflix and chill while working out
April 14, 2016
Why you shouldn't Netflix and chill while working out
I made a rule a long time ago that if I want to watch Pretty…
By Teen Vogue
Why LA's coolest new run clubs are prioritizing socializing (and selfies)
April 07, 2016
Why LA's coolest new run clubs are prioritizing socializing (and selfies)
As endorphin highs continue to replace, er, other kinds of highs on the after-work scene, a new genre of…
By Erin Magner
The surprising history of women and jogging
September 24, 2015
The surprising history of women and jogging
That jogging had to be “invented” sounds like crazy talk. Given the strobe lights and…
By Natalia Mehlman Petrzela
The running shoe giant you've never heard of, by way of China
April 12, 2015
The running shoe giant you've never heard of, by way of China
To most of us, the number 361 might just signify a degree beyond a full…
By Jamie McKillop
Why more yogis are taking up running
October 30, 2014
Why more yogis are taking up running
It seems pretty obvious that runners would take up yoga to release tension (and their…
By Jamie McKillop
Marathon nutrition: Your guide to eating well while you train (and race!)
October 15, 2014
Marathon nutrition: Your guide to eating well while you train (and race!)
If you're running the New York City Marathon on November 2 (or any fall marathon!),…
By Lisa Elaine Held
Tips from a New York City Triathlon pro (and race ambassador)
July 30, 2014
Tips from a New York City Triathlon pro (and race ambassador)
Liz Claman is known for anchoring Countdown to the Closing Bell with Liz Claman on…
By Lisa Elaine Held
How not to be bored on the treadmill ever again (with workout!)
July 24, 2014
How not to be bored on the treadmill ever again (with workout!)
When temperatures start skyrocketing above 90, getting in your miles outside can feel pretty (chafing,…
By Lisa Elaine Held
How 13 star trainers take their workouts outside for summer
May 25, 2014
How 13 star trainers take their workouts outside for summer
Inspiration alert! While many equate summer with poolside lounging (guilty), fitness pros, on the other…
By Lisa Elaine Held
What to do when you lose your toenails from running, according to a podiatrist
April 19, 2014
What to do when you lose your toenails from running, according to a podiatrist
Except for changing the color of your polish, you probably take your toenails for granted.…
By Ann Abel
How To Prep for Your First 10K or Half Marathon—When You're New To Running
March 28, 2014
How To Prep for Your First 10K or Half Marathon—When You're New To Running
Sure, running's a pretty low-key sport. Lace up your shoes and go. So how come…
By Melisse Gelula
Jingle all the way to the finish of these holiday-themed races
November 19, 2013
Jingle all the way to the finish of these holiday-themed races
  From now until the New Year, virtually every U.S. city is tasked with hosting…
By Sarah Sarway
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