Reader beware: Adopting what you read here may lead you to lose some of what had previously been precious recovery time. When you become an accomplished nocturnal trail runner, you deprive yourself of ...

Now that warmer weather is here, and the parks and trails are officially open, it’s time to up your running game by venturing into the woods. Trail running is quickly becoming the most popular way to ...

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Swapping your regular road routes for wilder miles on the trails offers big benefits: cleaner air, mental health-boosting views, and a great way to freshen up your motivation and improve your fitness.

Whether you’re running on a trail or a road, the same basic training principles apply. To progress over the long term, reach your full potential, and stay injury-free, you must first build your ...

If you can run on pavement, you can automatically run on trails, right? Not so much—you’ll have a few skills to pick up. But the good news is, it’s never too late to get into trail running—and it’s ...

Running has never been my thing. The treadmill felt like a hamster wheel, and city streets were just endless stretches of concrete monotony. I’ve done it a few times, usually as a result of falling ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Why run on a boring ...

There are trail running shoes for all terrains and distances these days, but what about the best all-rounder off-road running ...

Ultrarunner Vivian Camille learned the hard way how essential the right trail running gear can be. Before her first off-road race, she bought a small, handheld water bottle at the start line, thinking ...