Why Every Anxious 20-Something Is Running a Marathon Right Now
Not that long ago, marathons (at least in my mind) were reserved for those I considered “real” runners—the genetically blessed, hyper-disciplined ones who collected shiny medals and enjoyed waking up at 5 a.m. Me? I cou
The Best Treadmill Running Shoes That Won’t Wreck Your Knees
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Experts Agree: Your Next Running Shoes Should Be Asics
If you’re wondering where to find your next pair of sneakers, the best Asics running shoes are a worthy addition to anyone’s rotation. Long-time runners (including some SELF editors) swear by the brand’s supportive, com
The Best Running Sunglasses That Stay Put and Look Cute Doing It
About eight miles into a recent ten-mile race, I was tired, dehydrated, and starting to feel some serious brain fog set in. What made me feel even foggier? My sunglasses—an old pair I should not have been running in—compl
You Don’t Have to Spend a Fortune to Find the Perfect Running Shoe
Feel like running shoes get more high-tech every year? You’re not wrong. “There’s a lot of research and development that goes into the running shoe,” running coach Amie Dworecki tells SELF. Cutting-edge materials and
Runners Love These New Balance Shoes—and So Do Podiatrists
Talk to experts about the best New Balance shoes and one word tends to come up: reliable. As one of the oldest running shoe brands out there, New Balance has always had a reputation for making solid sneaks that get the job do