20+ Best Articles on Running
The most useful articles on running from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Running Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on running by Refind users in 2023.
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How I ran the length of every street in Pittsburgh: PAC TOM
This video elaborates my project to run the length of every street in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It's called "Pac Tom" because it's like Pac Man e...
What is ...?
New to #running? These articles make an excellent introduction.
The beginner’s guide to running
Getting into running — even as a complete beginner — is easier than you think.
How to ...?
How to enjoy running
Going for a jog doesn’t have to be a chore – these mental techniques will make it something you actually look forward to
How to learn to enjoy running (and survive a half-marathon)
Running used to be excruciating. I would get halfway down the lane by my house… and then have to stop, wheezing and gasping, with burning lungs and aching legs. Now, I enjoy it, and often run 10 to 25…
How to Start Running, Even if You're Bad At It
If you want to start a fitness routine, running is one of the easiest—and cheapest—things you can do. But how do you start running, especially if you really, really suck at it? (I’m talking “running…
How to Ditch Your Smartwatch and Jog Like It's 1982
Fitness trackers can measure your pace and all kinds of other metrics. That doesn't mean they should.
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10-20-30 Interval Training Is The Secret To Getting Fitter, Faster
If you want to get faster at running and get in better health with shorter workouts, stop going for runs and try 10-20-30 interval training instead.
Are long runs overrated?
A growing body of evidence is suggesting that your weekly long run may not be necessary
Should You Rotate Your Running Shoes? Benefits & Considerations
Although it's tempting to stick with the same model of running shoe year after year, switching it up might help prevent injury and prolong your longevity.
It’s Time to Rebrand “Off-Season” for Runners
Without an official definition, this alternative term might be more useful
Multi-Day Runners Are Alarmingly Sane
Those who pursue the craziest endurance races on the planet do it for reasons that make perfect sense
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on running—all under 10 minutes.
The Full-Body Stretch Routine Every Outdoor Athlete Should Be Doing
It's time to integrate these trainer-approved exercises into your recovery regimen
Why You Should Stop in the Middle of Your Run
The case for taking more than just a momentary water break
This Is the Coolest Unsanctioned Running Race in the Country
Forget stuffy, competitive running races. Take the Bridge is an underground race series that’s all about breaking rules and doing things your own way.
10 Years of Heart Rate Training: My Experience
Heart rate training works and Floris Gierman is here to prove it. Get his detailed account of the progress he's made over the last decade.
How Microadventures Can Give Your Running a Boost
Interesting microadventures, mid-run offshoots and alternatives, can mix up the monotony of serious training
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on running.
The World’s Oldest Ultramarathon Runner Is Racing against Death
Dag Aabye is eighty-one, lives in an old school bus on a mountain, and is pushing his body to its absolute limits
How To Start Trail Running: Our Guide To Getting Dirty
Looking to get dirty? Check out our guide on how to start trail running, so you can get into the wild as part of your run routine.
Running and the Science of Mental Toughness
There is more to running than just training your muscles and improving your stamina. It is also a mental sport, and maybe even more so than previously believed.
«In his opinion, what runners refer to as exhaustion has nothing to do with their physical ability to carry on or not. It is simply a matter of deciding to give up.»
The Deranged Scene at a 24-Hour Nonstop Marathon That Takes Place on One Tiny, Maddening Track
At the Dawn to Dusk to Dawn race, it's not about who wins. It's about who survives.
The Brutal Wonders of a Late-Summer Run
The athletes and writers who made running into an American trend in the 1970s were hip to the way a good August or September run can “summon up the presence of death itself.”
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