The truth is there’s no one right way to run. Your ideal technique depends on factors such as leg length and muscle mass. But there are five basics to keep in mind.
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Even the type of street trees planted in a city can make a huge difference.
To better measure their activity and become members of a sports community, many amateur athletes are adopting smartwatches and digital tools. But others are giving them up.
What is the best strategy for running your best race? A new computer model might soon join your training team.
Simply smiling or frowning could change your running for the better (or worse).
Running shoes with springs in the soles have been touted as the next big thing in shoe design. But they won’t turn a weekend warrior into an Olympian.
Do you land on your heel or forefoot when running? Listening to your technique might give you a clue and reduce your chances of injury.
Kenya’s international success in track and field hides management inefficiencies and corruption that have frustrated athletes and fed a pipeline of runners willing to ditch the national flag
In order to become a better runner, you need to consider these factors first.
The mind matters when it comes to marathon running, and here are some top mental tips to help you on your way.
Runners have a greater risk of developing skin cancer because they are more likely have sun damage on their skin as a result of chronic sun exposure.
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Research fellow, The University of Queensland
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Research Fellow, The University of Queensland
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Lecturer, Curtin University
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A/Prof in Exercise and Sport Science, The University of Queensland
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Associate Professor of Sport and Performance Psychology, Nottingham Trent University
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Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science, Swansea University
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Senior Lecturer (Physiotherapy), Curtin University
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Chief Specialist Scientist (Public Health), South African Medical Research Council
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Reader in Human Movement and Sports Medicine, Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Professor and Chair of Allied Health Studies, Stephen F. Austin State University
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Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Ulster University
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PhD graduate, researcher, University of Tennessee
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Maître de conférences en sociologie du sport, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
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Professor, Educational sciences, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC)
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Head of School of Built Environment, Professor of Urban Planning, University of Technology Sydney