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Does a Vibrating Foam Roller Work Better than a Regular One?

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Active vs. Passive Recovery: Which Is Better?

Runners World Editors

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How to Approach Deload Weeks

Health & Injuries

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The Benefits of Foam Rolling

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12 Tips to Boost Recovery After a Half Marathon

A Part of Hearst Digital Media

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What You Should Know about Running When Sore

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The Truth About Ice vs Heat for Running Injuries

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All About Trigger Point Release for Runners

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Are Massage Guns Worth It?

Jun 24, 2024

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Everything You Need to Know About Treating Shin Splints

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Study Says VO2 Max Better Health Marker Than BMI

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How Under-Fueling Affects Performance and Health

Health - Injuries

10minute runs are good for health they help with longevity and mood

The Benefits of Running 10 Minutes a Day

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How Body Image Can Affect Your Run

Health & Injuries

Jun 24, 2024

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Reset Your Sleep Schedule for Early Races

By Megan McMorris

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How to Treat Sore Hamstrings After Running

By The Runner's World Editors

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Your Postrace Recovery Plan

By Emilia Benton

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Benefits of Sound Therapy

By Jennifer Acker

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The Best Smart Alarm Clocks for Better Sleep

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A Word of Caution for Anyone Taking Melatonin

By Jennifer Acker

runners need rest days to make them better runners

6 Ways Rest Days Can Improve Your Running

by Ted Spiker and Runner's World Editors

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What Is Foot Reflexology?

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Does Running at Night Ruin Your Sleep?

By Monique Lebrun

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What Even Is Biohacking?

By Laurel Leicht

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Why You Need to Slow Down on Your Recovery Runs

by John A. Kissane

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A Senior’s Guide to Running Recovery

Jun 24, 2024

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How to Get More Rest Throughout the Day

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The Difference Between Tiredness and Fatigue

By Elizabeth Millard

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The 6 Best Flip-Flops With Arch Support

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How to Sleep Before a Race

by Claire Trageser

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How to Use KT Tape for Shin Splints

By Kiera Carter

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Heat Therapy Benefits Runners' Recovery

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Ice Baths Can Boost Your Recovery Postrun

by Andrew Dawson

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All About the Lymphatic System and Exercise

By Laura Williams Bustos, M.S.