When you visit shoe shops to purchase running shoes, chances are you'll be faced with a wide variety of sports shoes. It's a good thing though that most markets today have provided labels that it's easy to identify which are especially made for running or for what sport.

Running is a great way to get in shape. But there are precautions you must take to avoid injuries, to prevent accidents, and to avert those rare circumstances where there are people who might intend to harm you.

I used to hate jogging for exercise but I can't get enough of it these days. Ever since I got a decent set of headphones for the job, I've been running like a whippet most evenings

Having trouble getting hooked on exercise you so desperately need? This article is a must read!

The author suggests a training plan for runners with a goal of breaking 3 hours and 30 minutes in their next marathon.

First of all, you have to realize that shoes for a track and shoes for road and trail running are totally different. One type is made for a nice flat track and the other is made to deal with wet, uneven ground.

The author ran 5 straight marathons under 2 hours and 40 minutes after his 40th birthday. The article explains how he did it.

Learn how smoking impacts your ability to run.

Hearing impairment is a growning problem and some experts are blaming the popularity of portable listening devices such as the MP3 player.

Don't let improper breathing slow you down. Become a better runner by learning the right way to breathe.

Women are running faster and the gender gap is closing. Will a woman ever beat the best male in a marathon?

The author describes his experience as a participant in the Mt. Fuji Mountain Race, a half marathon that climbs a total of 9,770 feet.