In This Guide
Running
Expand All Guide SectionsGetting Started Running
Training advice, race results, event calendars, and gear reviews are plentiful online. Web versions ... read more »
Coverage of Elite Running
For those interested in following elite running, a number of sites offer expanded coverage, ... read more »
Statistics and Running Record-Holders
Running is a game of numbers. Runners have three opponents: themselves, their competitors, and the ... read more »
Training for Runners of All Levels
Hard work and intelligent training are essential when it comes to running faster and farther, no ... read more »
Web Tools to Help Runners Train
Although your actual training is done on the road, track, or trails, it can be enhanced by a few ... read more »
Buying Running Shoes and Apparel
Different factors, including the shape of your foot, your stride, weight, and the volume of your training, all come into play when picking shoes. Use this section to learn which shoes are right for your foot and how to go about finding the pair you want online, at a price that won't close the bank.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Use the "Shoe Finder" at the Runnersworld running shop's Web site (no affiliation with the magazine) for a walk-through guide to your feet and the shoes they should be in.
- It's always useful to check in at your local running shop or sporting goods store to learn whether they offer a student or team discount. Most do, allowing athletes to save 10 percent on their purchases.
Dulcinea's Picks
Running Organizations and Governing Bodies
Like all worldwide sports, there are both domestic and international organizations that preside ... read more »
