“Isometrics are a powerful training tool, especially for runners,” says Speer. “Holding positions for 30 to 60 seconds, such as lunges and single-leg balances help strengthen muscles, connective ...

Mirna Valerio is an ultramarathoner who runs the "Fat Girl Running" blog. She wants people to know that anyone can be a runner. Valerio gave four tips for people wanting to get into running, no matter ...

START OR HOW TO TAKE THE SKILLS YOU ALREADY HAVE TO THE NEXT LEVEL. I LIKE TO THINK OF IT. BUILD FROM THE GROUND UP. RUNNING COACH SARAH CARNEY KNOWS THE OPTIONS CAN BE OVERWHELMING, SO HAMSTRINGS ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For those new to running, a pair of the best running shoes for beginners will help you get into a rhythm, ...

Jornet: Don’t rush and enjoy it. Enjoy nature and the landscape, and gradually adapt your body to the terrain, the effort and ...

"I'm just not a runner." As a long-distance runner and marathoner with over 20 years of experience, I hear this all the time from beginners who assume running is a gift — you either have it or you don ...

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Running has never been my thing. The treadmill felt like a hamster wheel, and city streets were just endless stretches of concrete monotony. I’ve done it a few times, usually as a result of falling ...

A series where we find out which products the professionals (who really know what they’re talking about) actually use and really stand behind. Read more here. When people ask me about the running ...