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How to run your own virtual marathon (sensibly)

Article added August 17, 2020 Categories Featured Training, Motivation, Race Training
Written By: THE RUNNER'S WORLD EDITORS

The spread of coronavirus is leading to the cancellation of many big-city marathons, but that doesn’t mean your training is in vain. With the news that the London Marathon will be going ahead as an elite-only race this year along with many others that have been cancelled, it’s easy to feel disappointed or unmotivated at having […]

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How Running Helped Connie Allen Escape Her Strict Religious Community and Build A New Life

Article added August 11, 2020 Categories Featured Columns, Motivation
Written By: DAVID ALM

Running helped her build a new life It’s race day, and it’s freezing. Connie doesn’t have gloves or a hat. She wears black yoga pants and a cotton sweatshirt. On her feet are a pair of bulky five-year-old white Nikes she bought at a Foot Locker. The crowd around her buzzes with strange talk of […]

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5 Thoughts Every Injured Runner Has—and How to Cope With Them

Article added July 15, 2020 Categories Featured Training, Injury Prevention, Motivation, Motivation Essentials
Written By: CINDY KUZMA

You’re not alone in feeling alone—or in questioning your identity. Here’s how to go about reclaiming it. Any runner who’s ever been injured—and statistics suggest that at some point, that’s many of us—knows strains, sprains, and stress fractures don’t just affect your body. They also mess with your mind. For our new book Rebound: Train Your Mind to Bounce Back […]

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6 Reasons Why Rest Days Can Actually Help You Run Stronger

Article added July 1, 2020 Categories Featured Training, Injury Prevention, Motivation, Training
Written By: TED SPIKER and RUNNER'S WORLD EDITORS

Whether you’re a recreational runner or regularly training, there’s value in taking at least one day off each week. Taking time off from running, even if it’s just one day, can be a lot tougher than it sounds. We tend to focus on the positive aspects of the sport, and rightfully so: Running allows us to […]

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