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Best Outdoor Activities for Staying in Shape
By Rachael Rettner published
If you still need to get in shape this year, don't fret — the balmy days of summer provide a great opportunity for exercising outdoors.

How to Build the World's Fastest Marathoner
By Denise Chow published
When it comes to the fastest runners in the world, there are four key things that can influence an athlete's performance: nutrition, shoe technology, course conditions and genetics.

Skip Your Run Today? Science Says You Can (Partly) Blame Your Friends
By Rachael Rettner published
Your friends really do influence your exercise habits, a new study suggests.

Here's Why the 400 Meter Gold Medal Win Was So Extraordinary
By Rachael Rettner published
Olympic runner Wayde van Niekerk unexpectedly won gold in the 400 meters from Lane 8. Here's why that's so extraordinary.

Here's How You Can Prevent Foot Blisters While Running
By Rachael Rettner published
Running can take a toll on your feet, often in the form of painful blisters, but now, scientists say they've shown there's a simple way to prevent this common injury.

Double Trouble: Twins Suffer Heatstroke in Same Marathon
By Cari Nierenberg published
Two men who were identical twins both suffered heatstroke -- on a relatively cool day -- while running in the London Marathon. It was more than a coincidence.

Futuristic Kicks: 3D-Printed Sneakers Are Tailor-Made to Your Feet
By Elizabeth Peterson published
Adidas' new shoes will meet your "cushioning needs."
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