I completed my first 10K on a dare. In a year, I ran a half-marathon. Another year later, I finished a marathon race. Today I run 2 marathons a year and a half-marathon every week.
Find what's rubbing, protect your usual trouble spots, and stop when your skin starts to hurt. Practical prevention and care for running-related chafing.
Bouncing, sweat damage, or a phone you can't reach mid-run? Match your actual problem to the right carrying method, plus one option most gear guides skip.
Training load, fuel, heat, sleep or something medical? Use the timing of your heavy legs to find the likely cause, a fix for your next run and the warning signs.
Doubles can help experienced runners fit in planned mileage or add it gradually. Start with one easy second run, protect your long run, and make room for meals, rest and sleep.
Cold wind, a clenched jaw, your earbuds or something else? Here are 12 causes of ear pain when you run, what to try for each, and when to see a doctor.