The Best of Runner's World
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Should Kids Run Marathons? - Guidelines for Children Running Long Distances
After a 6-year-old ran the Flying Pig Marathon this spring, a new paper looks at the available research and makes recommendations for parents.
Runner's World on Health
How Practicing Gratitude Benefits Health
Research has shown that practicing gratitude helps improve your sleep, reduce your blood pressure, lower your levels of inflammation, and heal from injury faster.
Runner's World on Running
Overtraining | The Case for Running Less Mileage
For some runners, from recreational to the pros, less truly is more when it comes to reaping gains.
Lucky's Last Run — Two Strangers and a Dog Take One Last Epic Run
Over some 3,000 miles and 101 days, the strangers shared stories of ambition, addiction, dreams, and fate. But one thing they never discussed: the worst day of the trip, which they knew was coming.
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Running Failed Ahmaud Arbery and Is Failing Black America
How running fails Black America
How to Get Stronger - Build Muscle Without Lifting Heavier Weights
Research suggests utilizing a newer—and less intimidating—method to hitting the weights at the gym.
Running Cadence - How Many Steps per Minute Should I Have While Running?
The old gold standard was 180 steps per minute. But here’s what new research has to say.
6 Expert Tips That’ll Help You Fall in Love With Running
Running has the power to change your life. Here’s how to get started the right way—so you never want to stop.
Vegan Protein Foods | Vegetarian Protein Foods
There’s no reason to sacrifice your satiety when going meatless.
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