Start by asking yourself why you want to run in a minimalist shoe. Scott Douglas, author of The Runner’s World Complete Guide to Minimalism and Barefoot Running, looks at why you should—or shouldn’t—take the plunge.
I figure a new do might help me shave some time off of my bike and run. Right now, my hair’s just kind of long. What should I do with it?
I read that serious runners keep two pairs of shoes in rotation. Why is that? And should I rotate my shoes, too?
How many steps per minute should I be taking when I run?
Bill Bradley lost his job in December, and he hasn't stopped running since. The funny thing: he's not alone.
You know how good you feel after a run? Can my dog get that, too?
Fauja Singh is giving up marathons later this month. We spoke to him about what it's like to run at his age and why he's still doing it.
Without fail, I have to use the restroom sometime during my morning run. Why is that? And is there anything I can do to keep it from happening? I’m afraid to go on group runs because of it.
I know I need to drink plenty of water when I’m working out in the heat and sweating up a storm, but when I exercise outside in the winter I don’t sweat as much or get as thirsty. Is it still important to stay hydrated in frigid temps?
Signing up to run a race in a warm, tropical climate seems like a fun way to travel and beat the winter blues—but I’d have to train here, where I live, in the cold. Should I worry about the temperature difference, and how can I make the adjustment easier?