Runner's World

RUNNER'S WORLD is filled with powerful information that will help you run faster and farther and have more fun doing it! Every issue brings you the strategies, tips and advice to fuel your performance, prevent injuries, burn fat, shed stress, and achieve your personal goals.

CHRISTIAN HAMPSHIRE

DAVID STEWART

ERIN CARSON

My Running Life • EXPERT HACKS, GEAR RECS & RUN-TESTED WISDOM FROM OUR STAFF

Runner’s World

My Running Life • EXPERT HACKS, GEAR RECS & RUN-TESTED WISDOM FROM OUR STAFF

My Running Life • EXPERT HACKS, GEAR RECS & RUN-TESTED WISDOM FROM RW+

My Running Life • EXPERT HACKS, GEAR RECS & RUN-TESTED WISDOM FROM RW+

The Inside Lane

3 PILATES EXERCISES TO GET STARTED

Adding Pilates to Your Training Can Make You a Better Runner

HIT THE MAT AT HOME WITH DIGITAL PILATES WORKOUTS • Do Pilates in your living room, hotel room, or wherever you want to sweat with virtual classes like those from Peloton, Apple Fitness+, or these digital platforms—all of which will help you reap major running rewards.

A Complete Guide to the Performance Benefits of Caffeine

THE BEST SOURCES OF CAFFEINE • There are many natural sources of caffeine, as well as sports nutrition products with added caffeine. Finding the source that’s right for you might take some trial and error. Here, some common caffeine sources to try.

How to Manage “Down” Periods When You’re Not Training

7 Strategies to Conquer Your Fastest Mile Ever

Your Guide to Becoming a Mentor to New Runners

Pro Recovery Secrets for Crushing Back-to-Back Races

Running Helped Me Regain Control of My Life

THE LIFESAVING POWER OF EMBRACING FAILURE • When Christian Hampshire couldn’t outrace depression, he planned a run he’d never return from. This is the story of why he’s still here.

IT’S TIME TO WORK YOUR BUTT!

172 RUNNERS STARTED THIS ULTRAMARATHON 21 OF THEM NEVER CAME BACK • YAN DAIXIANG SQUINTED THROUGH DENSE, FREEZING FOG AS SHE STRUGGLED TO MAKE OUT HER SURROUNDINGS.

GEAR of the YEAR

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ON CLOUDSTRATUS

HOKA BONDI X

ASICS NOVABLAST 2

Why Runners Should Wear Wool

OUR TOP WOOL PERFORMERS

TESTER NOTES • INSIGHT, EVALUATIONS, AND HELPFUL TIPS STRAIGHT FROM THE NOTEBOOKS OF OUR STAFF, MEMBERS, AND 250-RUNNER-STRONG WEAR-TESTING TEAM

Club notes • CATCHING UP ON THE MOSTLY RELATABLE TRIUMPHS OF RUNNER’S WORLD+ MEMBERS

Human Race • HELL AH SIDIBE, 3 0, YOUT UBER, ROCHELLE PARK, NEW JERSEY