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Want to write for Runner’s World? Here’s how

Article added November 9, 2020 Categories Columns
Written By: RUNNER'S WORLD EDITORS

Want to contribute to Runner’s World? We want to hear from you. Want to contribute to Runner’s World? We want to hear from you. We’re passionate about surfacing stories from all corners of the running world, and from all walks of life. Everyone is welcome in the pages of Runner’s World. However, we understand that […]

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4 Research-Backed Reasons Why You Should Exercise for Stress Relief

Article added November 4, 2020 Categories Featured Columns, Health, Training
Written By: ELIZABETH MILLARD

Working out has been touted as a tension-busting strategy many times. Here’s why it’s true. Feeling overwhelmed and stressed lately? You’re certainly not alone. Plenty of research is emerging about how the past couple months are driving anxiety and stress toward record levels. For example, in an April Gallup poll, the percentage of U.S. adults who reported they […]

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Here Are the Best Tips Before Your First Race

Article added October 28, 2020 Categories Beginners, Beginners Training, Featured Beginners
Written By: JENNIFER VAN ALLEN AND HAILEY MIDDLEBROOK

Follow these steps to prepare for your first 5K or 10K. Race days are always a bit nerve-wracking. You focus on training, goal-setting, and perfecting everything from eating the right fuel to wearing the correct shoes, but when show time arrives, the stakes are high—especially if it’s your first time racing. But while a few prerace jitters are perfectly normal (and the extra boost […]

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This Beginner Running Program Has Stood the Test of Time

Article added October 21, 2020 Categories Beginners, Beginners Training, Featured Beginners, Training

This program has helped thousands of new or returning runners get started. With many of us working from home and with gyms closed for most of the year, 2020 has been a time where a lot of people have returned to or started running. When shutdowns began in March, health experts encouraged solo outside exercise for physical and psychological well-being. And while […]

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What’s Better for Your Heart Health: Aerobic Exercise or Resistance Training?

Article added October 14, 2020 Categories Featured Columns, Health, Injury Prevention
Written By: ELIZABETH MILLARD

Here’s which type of exercise helps eliminate abdominal fat, which is tied to a lower risk of heart attack and stroke. According to a review published in the journal Advances in Nutrition, combining aerobic exercise and strength training can help decrease abdominal fat. Having excess abdominal fat can increase your risk of health issues such as heart attack and stroke. If you […]

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