"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 ...

According to research and experts, some of the most important nutrients for older runners include protein (to maintain muscle mass), fiber (to keep your gut healthy), and vitamins and minerals for ...

If you’ve ever watched a race, you may have seen some runners whiz by, others resolutely jog forward - and a sizable group ...

Good news: starting your running journey doesn't have to require diving in head-first and sprinting for 30 minutes straight. If you’ve never been much of a runner (or you’re starting to get back into ...

The week of workouts below is for SELF’s Learn to Love Running Program, our brand-new, beginner-friendly plan that will get you running 30 minutes nonstop! Here’s what you need to know to get started.

Though I’d consider the start of my running career middle school cross-country, I was never taught pacing. Instead, I remember just going out for quick efforts with no regard to pace and trying to ...

The week of workouts below is for SELF’s Learn to Love Running Program, our brand-new, beginner-friendly plan that will get you running 30 minutes nonstop! Here’s what you need to know to get started.

If you’re new to running—or returning after a long break—time, not distance, should be your primary focus. That’s the core philosophy of Mark Kennedy, an RRCA-certified running coach and founder of ...