"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 ...

“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 ...

Another essential part of your schedule: Strength training. Lifting weights twice a week is helpful because it will make your muscles stronger to support the high impact of running, says Dunn. Running ...

Writer Samantha Priestley had never done exercise before she started running as a beginner while going through menopause at age 50 ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’ve been physically inactive for a while or have never identified as athletic, it can feel daunting to figure out how to start ...

The journey to becoming a consistent runner often begins with a simple yet crucial question: how far should you run each day? While many beginners focus on achieving specific mileage goals, fitness ...

BARCELONA, Spain — Hikers navigating rugged terrain may have noticed more people speeding along the same trail while leaping over rocks and roots like two-legged mountain goats. Trail running has ...

You’ve decided to start running and the list of questions are mounting, but first among them what are the best running shoes for beginners. This is a broad question with some nuance needed to ...