You may want to join a running group or grab a friend to go on runs with you — it can keep you motivated, while boosting mental health. (Getty Creative) "I'm just not a runner." As a long-distance ...

So, you’re thinking about running. (Woo-hoo!) In order to make your new, great habit stick, make sure that you’re wearing safe and comfortable shoes made for the job. You need a pair that fits well ...

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The most important purchase a runner can make? Shoes. “The only thing I really believe you shouldn’t cut corners on is a good pair of running shoes,” said runner and personal trainer Caitlin Moyer.

Not only can running on a treadmill be less intimidating than clocking miles outside, especially in the cold, but it can also help you push your limits safely at home (or at the gym). The controlled ...

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 ...

If you’d like to enter a fell race, visit www.fellrunner.org.uk. All races are categorised, so you can pick one to suit your experience. The first letter (A, B and C) refers to the severity of terrain ...

Mirna Valerio is an ultramarathoner who runs the "Fat Girl Running" blog. She wants people to know that anyone can be a runner. Valerio gave four tips for people wanting to get into running, no matter ...

Calvin Hammond of the Couch Potato Run Club says you just need to start. The club focuses on walking/running for beginners, ...

Training for a half marathon can seem overwhelming. Here's when and how you should start, according to experts.

I am training for my first marathon and I'm having a tough time figuring out the run nutrition. Coming from a 5K background, eating while running just doesn't feel right. I'm having a tough time ...

"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 ...