WHEN I FIRST started running long distances, I had one goal: go as fast as I could for as long as I could. I ran the same 5k route a few times a week, always aiming to go faster. Every time out needed ...

It's time now for our science news roundup from Short Wave, NPR's science podcast. I'm joined by two of the show's reporters, Regina Barber and Rachel Carlson. Hey, y'all. REGINA BARBER, BYLINE: Hi.

Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist and Outside’s Sweat Science columnist, covering the latest research on endurance and outdoor sports. Heat is a big deal in sports these ...

Our bodies need fuel for everything, even when they’re not in motion. But when it comes to fuelling them for running, things become a little more complicated. Giving your body what it needs, just when ...

Even if you’re a runner, you may not have heard the term “Jeffing” before. It’s a method of alternating between running and walking and it’s become a popular way to train for long-distance races. It’s ...

When many people first begin running longer distances, the goal is often the same: go as fast as possible for as long as possible. The same familiar route gets repeated several times a week, with the ...