Top Field Expected at XTERRA Trail Running National Championship
Bend, Oregon hosts off-road half-marathon to close XTERRA U.S. Trail Run Series

Holiday Gift Ideas for Runners
Sure, most runners would love a subscription to Runner's World or a gift card for their favorite running store. But it's also fun to open up actual gifts for the...

"I'm having a hard time running!"
Running/jogging forum member newrunner08 writes: "I'm in good shape. I walk 5 km. a day, swim an additional 2 km. in the summer and often bike ride on the weekends....

5 Common Fears About Running Races (and How to Overcome Them)
When I talk to new runners who are thinking about running their first race, I hear a lot of the same fears and anxieties. The most common one is, "I'm...

Keep Running Through the Holiday Season
Maintaining a regular running schedule is hard enough, but throw in some parties, shopping, food preparation, out-of-town guests, and other holiday craziness, and it may seem near impossible to find...

Lifetime Marathon Licenses for Sale?
With the huge growth in marathon running popularity over the past decade, getting into the biggest marathons in the U.S. isn't easy. The most popular ones sell out immediately or...

Find a Turkey Trot Near You
Going for a run or participating in a race on Thanksgiving morning always helps me feel less guilty when I'm reaching for the stuffing or pecan pie later that day....

Protect Yourself from Germs at the Gym
At my gym the other day, I was using an elliptical trainer near the door and I was impressed with how many gym members took a pump of hand sanitizer...

Get Ready for Cold Weather Running
Falling temperatures and fewer daylight hours don't mean that your outdoor running routine has to go into hibernation for the winter. Running through the cold weather can help shake those...

Maintaining Fitness in the Off-Season
With colder weather and the busy holiday season approaching, some runners (many who just ran Fall marathons) have asked how they can maintain their fitness without putting in the same...

Runner Road Rage
In a perfect world, we'd all have nearby trails and parks where we could run for miles without having to worry about cars. Unfortunately, we know that's not the case,...