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10 mistakes every beginner trail runner makes

Trail running is more dangerous than it looks – and heading out without proper prep can leave you high and dry. Here's how to ...
To that end, here are the three biggest mistakes she’s noticed beginners always make—and three simple fixes to overcome them.
It turns out that doing hot yoga a few times a week and hiking at least once a week won’t make you a decent beginner runner. Month one was plagued by difficult quarter-mile runs and sore legs and ...
To get some insight into what the best running shoes for beginners might be, I ventured to a local pub to catch Los Angeles’ Silver Lake Track Club before they took off for a run. As a new runner, I ...
A versatile sport, running can be done in a range of environments, making it an accessible form of exercise to include in your fitness routines during the colder months and new year (and beyond). That ...
"I'm just not a runner." As a long-distance runner and marathoner with over 20 years of experience, I hear this all the time from beginners who assume running is a gift — you either have it or you don ...
If you're starting a new running regime, it's important to strengthen your calves, hamstrings, quadriceps and glutes. These legs muscles work together to provide the power, stability and speed you ...
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Then in October, I ran the Royal Parks Half Marathon. I found both of them fairly difficult, so while I ...
Running experts and coaches share their best advice for avoiding these common pitfalls. By Talya Minsberg Talya Minsberg has been running since she was 10 years old, but she still struggles to eat ...
If you’re a slow trail runner or just starting out, here’s what it’s like to hit the trails in a group as a beginner at trail running. I don’t usually go on group runs, but milling around with fellow ...
As much as treadmills have a stigma (we’ve all heard the dreadmill jokes), there really is a time and a place for one in every person’s routine. Whether you’re a veteran runner or you just want to ...
Stroller running is a great way to get out with your kids, but it's important to take some precautions. You should not run with babies under 6 months. You may need to alter your stride slightly to be ...