Running Tips: Workouts, Gear, and Training for Speed

Training for a 5k or 10k requires a mix of specific strength workouts and proper pre-run stretches to increase your speed. Discover how to find the best running shoes for your foot type and why joining a running club can transform your performance.

10 Ways to Learn to Love Running

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Brittany Risher

Running and walking are probably the easiest ways to start exercising. You can do them pretty much anywhere at anytime, and all you need is a good pair of shoes. Plus, there’s no learning curve — you’ve known how to run since you were a toddler.

Brittany Risher is a writer, editor, and digital project manager specializing in health and wellness. A graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, she currently writes for SELF, Men's Health, Whisky Advocate, Yoga Journal, Prevention, My Fitness Pal, and Beachbody, among other clients. She also creates and manages content marketing for Egoscue, Tim Ferriss, Califia Farms, and Performance Health. Brittany launched Everyday Health's My Take video series and GrowthLab.com and previously worked at Men's Health, Prevention, Women's Health, Shape, and Greatist. Learn more at BrittanyRisher.com and follow her @brittany_risher.