Read ahead for a detailed guide on short-distance vs. long-distance running and figure out which running style suits you best. Does slow and steady really win the race? In the world of running ...

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That includes the long, slow distance run or what some people call the LSD run. Simply put, this staple of your training plan involves spending as much time on your feet as you will on race day ...

Carbon-plated running shoes, sometimes referred to as "super shoes," have revolutionized long-distance running by shaving ...

Running has exploded in popularity in the past few years, and as a long-time distance runner myself, I love the growing interest in the sport. And I get why it's so beloved.

We don't need to make the act of running harder than it already is with suboptimal, unsupportive, or downright uncomfortable shoes. “Long-distance running” is a broad term, but we're looking ...

Why Trust Us? I’ve been an avid long-distance runner for more than 10 years—and my job and passion have led me to test over a hundred pairs of running shoes. By experimenting with so many ...

But running a certain time in another marathon first serves as guaranteed entry to these sought-after races. Long-distance running has many physical and mental health benefits, including improved ...

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