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A warm run isn’t the same as a warm day. Since runners feel temperatures around them as 10 to 20 degrees warmer than it actually is, the definition of “warm” shifts, starting much lower than you might think. Studies of long-distance runners have found temperatures right around 50° F (12° C) to be the perfect

There’s nothing worse than looking forward to a good long run only to have Mother Nature junk up your plans. But while rain or snow will always be an annoyance on a run (unless you just love getting your feet wet), it doesn’t have to be a deterrent. With a little forward thinking, you can

Running in the cold isn’t the same as dawdling in the cold. Studies have shown runners experience the temperature around them as 10 to 20 degrees warmer than the temperature indicated by a thermometer. When you run in the cold, you’re also dealing with two separate temperature sources, the outside air and the rising temperature

Running is simple, yet hard. It’s a basic movement that also asks a lot of your body. It’s intense, it’s tiring, and the faster or longer you run, the more intense and tiring it becomes. Simply put, running is a heck of a workout that can take some motivation to get up and do. If

Ideally, you would never have to run in the dark. Daylight provides better lit paths, clearer surroundings, and greater visibility for you and those you encounter along your route. But as the long nights of fall and winter creep in, it can often be impossible for dedicated runners to avoid dark runs. Just because the

Running is an extremely accessible activity that doesn’t require specialized equipment and you can do almost anywhere. That’s what makes it such a popular choice for fitness and exercise hounds. If you’re doing it outdoors, however, running does pit you against the elements, which means what you put on your body matters a lot. Staying

Running isn’t an equipment-heavy activity. That’s what makes it so desirable for so many people. It’s just you and your body out there on the terrain, putting in the work. While equipment may be largely unnecessary, though, all runners know a little specialized gear can make runs far more enjoyable, not to mention healthier and

Sprints are short bursts of running in which you go as hard and as fast as you can for abbreviated amounts of time. The idea with sprinting is to expend all of your energy and muscle strength to tap out your body’s resources. Basically, it’s power running. Since sprinting is just another form of running