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Racing

"Go Down Fast, but Not Too Crazy." New York Marathon Champs Share How to Run the Bridges and Other Secrets For Race Day Success

Germán Silva and Abdi Nageeye know how to navigate chilly temps, the five bridges, and a notoriously tough finish.

Sarah GearhartOctober 23, 20261

Training

Want to Run More Efficiently? Focus on Your Elbows.

Focusing on your arm swing is a quick and effective way to improve your stride

Jonathan BeverlyJuly 10, 2025

Training Nutrition

New Runners: Don't Make These 9 Mistakes

The most common, performance-defeating nutrition mistakes—and how to fix them

Sabrina GrotewoldAugust 7, 2023

Getting Started

Our Greatest Running Tips of All Time

We’ve been sharing running advice for over 40 years. Here are the 30 best tips, tricks, and ideas we’ve ever shared, your one-stop shop for all things running.

Jay BouchardJune 9, 2023

News

8 Essential Tips for Trail-Running Travel

Here are the most important things to know before catching a flight for your next trail-running adventure

Brian MetzlerJune 5, 2023

Training

How to Spot—and Correct—Aerobic Deficiency Syndrome

Is your heart rate high, even on easy runs? Aerobic Deficiency Syndrome might explain why. Here’s how to fix it.

Jason FitzgeraldDecember 11, 2025

Training

How to Achieve Your Running Goals? Become an Aerobic Monster.

Olympian and veteran elite coach Mark Coogan’s central advice on making the most of your miles

Mark CooganFebruary 22, 2023

Training

Want to Get Fit? Keep Your Running Simple and Consistent.

Ten tips to kick-start your fitness at the start of the new year

Brian MetzlerDecember 2, 2024

Getting Started

Hone Your Sixth Sense to Become a More Efficient Runner

How to train your proprioception to more effectively control body movements and improve power, speed, agility, and durability

Richard A. LovettJune 9, 2022

People

How Kathryn Martin Staged a Record-Setting Comeback at 70

After an extended break from competition, the masters champ has already broken a world record on the track this year. Here are four strategies she uses to run forever.

Erin StroutJuly 10, 2025

Getting Started

Four Training Zones Every Runner Needs to Know

Don’t be confused by the diversity of running workouts. Learn the training zones they fit into, what type of fitness each zone builds, and how each feels.

Greg McMillanApril 27, 2026