Easy running, by definition, should feel easy. But as any runner knows, those long, slow runs can sometimes be the most difficult of a training program—both mentally and physically. Some good news: ...

While hill workouts and hills sprints sound interchangeable, they’re actually different things. Both are massively beneficial. Today we want to give you concrete ideas to get out and start building ...

Long runs are an essential part of any race-training plan, whether you’re prepping for your first 5K or your tenth marathon. The distance you rack up during these sessions may become daunting, but ...

Whisper it: there’s a way of becoming a faster, more efficient runner that doesn’t involve training harder or sweating more. No, it’s not about buying the latest super shoe – it’s about improvng your ...

Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist and Outside’s Sweat Science columnist, covering the latest research on endurance and outdoor sports. New perk: Easily find new routes ...

Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist and Outside’s Sweat Science columnist, covering the latest research on endurance and outdoor sports. New perk: Easily find new routes ...

If you’ve just started pounding the pavement, you probably had this thought cross your mind soon after lacing up: What does proper running form look like? Am I running “wrong”?! Since you probably ...

While running is not necessarily bad for the knees, poor form and injury may affect performance. Knee pain due to running is a common injury, and approximately 50% of runners report injuries due to ...

Running is not typically related to higher-than-usual incidences of lower back pain. However, excessive running without sufficient recovery time, improper running form, and other factors may ...