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.

How to Wash Running Shoes

Running shoes are essential fitness tools. But sweat is just one of the many components that can give running shoes a dirty appearance. Weather conditions and grime buildup also affect the way shoes look and smell. Proper cleaning will not only make the shoes look newer, but also prolong their life.

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Determined Athletic Woman Stretching her Leg

I Have Shin Splints Even When I'm Not Running

You do not necessarily have to be running to develop shin splints. The pain is caused by stress on one of the major bones in the leg. This stress can come from some sort of exercise, but it may occur after the workout rather than during it. Shin splits are rarely a cause for concern.

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