Runner's World

RUNNER'S WORLD is filled with powerful information that will help you run faster and farther and have more fun doing it! Every issue brings you the strategies, tips and advice to fuel your performance, prevent injuries, burn fat, shed stress, and achieve your personal goals.

Runner's World

MORE GREAT STUFF LIKE THE STORIES IN THIS ISSUE

TOP O’ THE MORNIN’! RW+ MEMBERS AT THE 2026 SHAMROCK SHUFFLE

THE UNDERRATED TOOL THAT TOOK MY RUNNING TO THE NEXT LEVEL

DOES YOUR RACE BUMPER STICKER HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE?

HOW—AND WHY—I ADOPTED A “TRAIN HARDER, NOT SMARTER” APPROACH

I’M NOT A MORNING PERSON. HERE’S HOW I BECAME A MORNING RUNNER ANYWAY.

THE DANGER OF RUNNING AS THERAPY

HOW TO TRAIN A RUNNER’S HEART • Your heart is the most important muscle in your body. Treat it right for a lifetime of strong running.

THIS IS YOUR HEART ON RUNNING

MEASURE WHAT REALLY MATTERS

WHAT TO FEED YOUR HEART

CAN’T RELAX? SAME. TRY THIS.

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO RACE 3,100 MILES ON A HALF-MILE LOOP IN NEW YORK CITY

HOW TO MASTER THE MARATHON

7 MARATHON TRAINING MISTAKES COACHES SEE ATHLETES MAKE • We asked coaches to share the common ones they see runners make time and time again—and how to get yourself back on the right track.

RUNNER’S WORLD 2026 SHOE AWARDES • Shoe innovation is happening at levels and speeds we’ve never seen before. Today, your daily trainer is light enough and bouncy enough to pull double duty for racing. Seemingly every new version comes with a foam upgrade that unlocks propulsion, energy return, and cushioning. But all of this technology can make it exceptionally hard to know whether you’re picking the right shoe for you. That’s where our test team of nearly 300 runners comes to the rescue. We tested 107 different models to find the top-performing trainers, racers, and trail shoes.

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