Long runs are the cornerstone of distance training. They build endurance, prepare your body for race-day miles, and sharpen the mental toughness needed to close out difficult challenges. But for many ...

Running is one the best ways I’ve found to manage stress and clear my head when life gets busy. But through the backend of my 30s, I started to notice shifts in my energy and recovery. I’d sometimes ...

Have you ever been in the middle of a long run, feeling tired, bored, or perhaps a combination of both, and began questioning why you’re spending hours on your feet running? You may find yourself ...

Confession: In my decade of distance running, I’ve never done a long run on any route but an out-and-back. I refuse to run eight or more miles in one big circle around town, or in multiple loops. And ...

In recent years, amidst the latest running boom, it’s become hard to scroll Instagram without seeing people – civilians and celebs alike – clocking a weekly mileage to rival that of Olympians. The ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? When I started running more consistently a little over a year ago, I had a lot ...