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Could Running Barefoot Be Good For You?

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A study published this week suggests that runners who go barefoot might be less likely to suffer stress fractures and other common use injuries.  More »

The World’s Best Walk

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It wasn't even nine in the morning and I was already drenched from the blanket of humidity that Jeju Island, Korea, had thrown on me. Still, I wasn't   More »

8 Absurd 5k Runs Across the US

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It doesn't matter if you're morbidly obese, a nudist, or a gorilla: there's a 5K for you out there.  More »

Running Wild With Kenya’s Safaricom Marathon

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Most marathons challenge runners with long distances and tough competition. Kenya's Safaricom Marathon throws wild animals into the mix.  More »

Calculating the Human Speed Limit

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Just how fast could human sprinters go? Matador talks to an expert about the science behind the sport.  More »

Through Heaven and Hell: Ultramarathons That Go Beyond Human Limits

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This July, the US is hosting two of the toughest footraces in the world. Both aim to answer one question: just how far can our feet take us?  More »

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