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Some dinosaurs may have wagged their tails to help them run
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Small-armed, two-legged dinosaurs may have wagged their tails to help them run, for the same reason humans swing their arms, according to a new study.

How to breathe while running
By Sarah Finley published
REFERENCE Do you know how to breathe while running? We talk to the experts for all the key advice.

Is running good for weight loss?
By Chloe Page published
REFERENCE It's good for your overall fitness, but can running also help with weight loss? We look at the science.

Does running burn fat?
By Chloe Page published
REFERENCE Yes, it's good for cardio, but does running actually burn fat? We dive into whether running can help you shed excess weight

Why Do We Bend Our Arms When We Run?
By Mindy Weisberger published
The relationship between arm movements and gaits could help explain how arm proportions evolved in the human family tree.

Scientists Just Found the Limits to Human Endurance
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Endurance athletes are fueled by a seemingly inexhaustible supply of energy. But is it really inexhaustible?

Caster Semenya, Testosterone and the History of Gender Segregation in Sports
By Jaime Schultz published
Sports are segregated by sex. But what happens when athletes don't fit neatly into sport's definition of gender?

Is Running on the Beach Good for Your Body?
By Laura Geggel published
The beach may seem like an inviting place to run on a cool summer morning, but is running on the sand good for your body?
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