Comfort is king when it comes to ultra trail running shoes. These are the shoes you should be able to rely on over long and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re a runner, you know Asics is one of the almighty performance brands on the market. As a ...

Hikers navigating rugged terrain may have noticed more people speeding along the same trail while leaping over rocks and ...

No matter what brand you’re shopping for, running shoes need to keep your feet, ankles, knees and hips supported while you’re moving. Whether you’re running long distances or just getting in a few ...

Weeks into training for her first trail ultra, Jennifer Heckman wondered what she ever saw in those crowded urban marathons on pavement. The trails were so peaceful and serene! But then the long runs, ...

Across the country, more people are lacing up their sneakers, whether it’s for neighborhood fun runs or full marathons. Just last year, the New York City Marathon saw more finishers than ever with ...

Endurance exercise such as long-distance running benefits the brain, with studies showing that it can improve cognition and reduce the risk of neurodegenerative disease. 2 It also places significant ...

A study of long-distance runners shows the brain’s remarkable ability to adapt—by burning its own fat. A marathon taxes more than just muscles—it pushes the brain to its metabolic limits. New research ...

For nearly six decades, East African runners have held an unchallenged position in long-distance running, dominating global competitions. Recently, experts Gerasimos V. Grivas, Borja Muniz-Pardos, and ...