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Bart Yasso tells you the two most important words in running, and shows how they can help you race smarter and better.
You've seen the claims foods make: Reduced Fat! All Natural! But what do these statements really mean? Joanna explains...and her answers may surprise you.
RW's Nutrition Editor explains the warning signs on food labels that show when manufacturers add extra sugar.
RW Nutrition Editor Joanna Golub fields a question about whether or not you should eat before a run, and how it affects weight loss.
A reader hasn't changed his diet or exercise regimen in years, but his waistline has steadily grown. What gives? Joanna explains, and tells you how to the extra pounds.
The average runner eats a medium pizza every month. Here's how to make the most of those calories.
Natural oils are good for you, but improper storage can destroy their health benefits. Our food editor tells you how to keep your olive oil full of antioxidants.
Recommended for a runner looking for a single shoe for both marathon training and racing.
Recommended for runners with minimal stability needs looking for a comfortable ride on long runs.
When you run hard, your body needs a break. These simple restorative poses improve circulation to speed your recovery.
A full body workout you can finish in five minutes. Combine with a tempo run and stretching for extra benefit.
Kathleen Sebelius, HHS Secretary, runs to stay fit and relieve her from the stress of a hectic Washington schedule.
Runner's World Editor-in-Chief David Willey and actor Edward Norton announce a special fundraising drive benefiting cancer charities with running connections. Get started at http://www.crowdrise.com/​runnersworld
Ethan Zohn, Survivor winner and founder of Grassroot Soccer, talks about how his drive to complete the NYC marathon helped him fight cancer. To help fight cancer visit http://www.crowdrise.com/runnersworld
Runner's World partners with Crowdrise to help raise funds to fuel the fight to end cancer. Visit http://www.crowdrise.com/runnersworld
Behind-the-scenes footage from Kara's May 2011 photo shoot. She talks about motherhood and her return to the Boston Marathon.
"Day is Done." After a loop that "nearly killed me," Charlie oversleeps and has to play catch up entering his third lap of the Barkley. Making matters more interesting is the rain-and-ice storm that set in overnight.
"Eye of the Needle." Charlie takes one on the nose while he hunts for books in the Tennessee wilderness. He finally finishes his first lap after 9 hours. Only four laps to go!
The Race Begins. A 100 mile race starts with a cigarette, and gets even uglier from there.
"The Bad Thing" Charlie struggles in the first few hours of the race. It only goes downhill from there...or should we say uphill.
Ultrarunner Charlie Engle's video diary at The Barkley Marathons, a grueling 60-hour race through rugged Tennessee mountains.
Cramps occur when the muscle spindles in your legs get fatigued. Do these moves twice a week after runs to condition those spindles and prevent cramps.
Recommended for runners who train exclusively off-road on rugged trails in all sorts of weather.
Recommended for runners who run a variety of routes from mixed surface, which include roads and trails to long stretches of more rock and root filled trails that require added traction.
Recommended as a training tool for efficient runners. The women?s model is called the Pace Glove.
If you experience a spasm on your run, pull to the side of the road and perform these three stretches.
The host of TV's "Man Vs. Wild" tells how running helps him survive in some of the world's toughest environments.
UPDATE:Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers finished this morning's LA Marathon in 3:52:59. Video: Flea talks to RW about his decision to run the marathon in support of his music school for children: http://bit.ly/eKZhMA ***** Red Hot Chili Pepper to run his first 26.2-miler, raising money to fund music education for children. Read the full story here.
Stand sideways on a step, box, or bench at least four inches high with one leg held free of the bench, and keep both hips squared forward and shoulders level.