In 1996, I spent 2 months training at 10,000 feet in Toluca, Mexico. My gracious host was two-time New York City Marathon champion German Silva. (If you think German is a fast runner, you should see ...

The word ‘stride’ can seem quite confusing in the context of running. First, there’s stride length, which is an aspect of running form. Stride length refers to the distance covered between the spot ...

Many runners believe their natural stride could be improved. Here’s what to know before trying to change yours. By Christine Yu Want to get better at tennis? Fine-tune your serve. Swimming? Perfect ...

Peter Larson, an associate professor of biology at Saint Anselm College, in New Hampshire, runs marathons. He also uses high-speed cameras to film runners and analyze their strides. Recently he ...

The rise of ‘running groups’ across India has made running a shared social activity shaped by collective motivation ...