Social distancing rules can make exercising a challenge for a blind runner who needs a volunteer tethered as a guide. But Thomas Panek has no problem because his running guide, Blaze, is a Labrador ...

Start by asking yourself why you want to run in a minimalist shoe. Scott Douglas, author of The Runner’s World Complete Guide to Minimalism and Barefoot Running, looks at why you should—or ...

One of the best elements of running? It comes in all different forms and varieties. There’s a goal, race, and PR for every runner out there, whether you’re taking your first steps or have decades ...

The marathon represents the pinnacle of endurance running, covering an impressive 26.2 miles (42 kilometers). This historic distance traces back to ancient Greece, where legend tells of Phidippides’ ...

How would you like to feel superhuman? Not trying to blow smoke here but… that’s sorta what it feels like to be a long-distance runner. Remember that morning running scene where Chris Evans’ Steve ...

A user on X (formerly Twitter) recently asked a simple question that caused all kinds of runners to reflect on just how downright weird it can be to put one foot in front of the other for the first ...

If you’ve ever forced yourself out for a jog on busy pavement or suburban sidewalks and loathed every hard, unforgiving stride, then you might be more suited to trail running. Trail running has gained ...

Like so many runners, I began exclusively on pavement. In college, I’d lace up for a few miles to shake off the post-exam haziness in my brain. I even ran a couple half-marathons for the challenge, ...

Partners on the track became partners for life in a touching proposal following a 200-meter women's race at the Tokyo Paralympics on Wednesday. Visually impaired runner Keula Nidreia Pereira Semedo of ...

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