A few weeks back, this blog ran a feature on running form and how to improve it. It included the oft-repeated advice about avoiding overstriding, which “causes the foot to land too far in front of the knee and encourages heel striking – and increases injury risk”. A reader commented that they’d

Taking up running can seem like a scary prospect, especially if you feel out of shape or unfit. But did you know that regular running can help reduce the risk of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke, boost your mood and keep your weight under control? The Couch to 5K

When temperatures start skyrocketing above 90, getting in your miles outside can feel pretty (chafing, panting) uncomfortable. But many runners turn to the going-nowhere treadmill with certain dread. “My whole life is about getting people to stop hating the treadmill and to make friends with it,”

Some runners develop very serious issues, and I seem to be one of them. My problem? I’m a blasé runner. If that leads you to believe that I’m a good runner, you’re wrong. If it makes you think that I’m an arrogant runner, you’re wrong again. In fact, I am a very bad runner. I don’t get that

If you walk into a gym anywhere in America, you'll see rows of women sweating it out on treadmills. Stop in again months later, and many of those same women won't look that much slimmer, despite the countless hours they've spent pounding away on that moving belt. Here's why: Most people operate