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Shoe Review: Brooks Hyperion Elite 3 ($250)

By Brian Metzler Since the advent of marathon racing shoes with carbon-fiber plates, Brooks hasn’t gotten nearly as much hype for its...

How cold showers improve athletic performance

Minute 1: How to get more out of your walk Sometimes our readers remind us a little of this scene in the Blues Brothers, when the band...

Will B12 vitamins raise your energy level?

Minute 1: What you need to know about B12 and other supplements Sometimes, it can feel like there are more vitamins to keep track of than...

5 moves to protect your knees

Minute 1: Build yourself up to overcome muscle imbalances Improving the human body presents a bit of a paradox: to become really good at...

Are racing flats faster than carbon plated shoes?

Minute 1: Does anyone still wear racing flats? For footwear to earn a name like “super shoes,” those kicks must be good enough for a DC...

Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 ($225)

By Brian Metzler Since the advent of marathon racing shoes with carbon-fiber plates a few years ago, Saucony has quietly been one of the...

Best Running Shoes for Prime Members

Amazon Prime Day may be over but that doesn't mean the deals for runners are over. Tons of of models from Saucony, Mizuno, Nike Brooks...

Hoka Bondi 8 ($165)

By Brian Metzler Since Hoka unveiled the original version more than a decade ago, the maximally cushioned Bondi has redefined what soft,...

Safe nutritional detox and diet ideas

JUL 21, 2022 Minute 1: We’ve got doubts about detox diets If you were grossed out by the toxic relationship between Johnny Depp and...

Can you run fast enough to be an Army Ranger?

JUL 18, 2022 Minute 1: Are you fit enough to pass these military entrance tests? If you don’t train well for a marathon, you might wind...

Shoe Review: ASICS Noosa Tri 14 ($130)

By Brian Metzler A running shoe model always known for its outlandishly bold color motif and a heritage in triathlon, the ASICS Noosa Tri...

How to measure your running power

JUL 13, 2022 Minute 1: What would a car-free downtown be like for runners? Sometimes, running through crowded city streets makes us more...