Global Running Day: Here’s what running a marathon really does to your body

A performance physiologist explains how running 26.2 miles places significant physiological stress on the body ...

Social Media Told Me Running ‘Ruins’ Women’s Looks. It Happened to Me—and It Wasn’t What I Expected.

In May 2025, I was struggling at work and going through a breakup, so naturally, I did what women in their late 20s do: I ...

Runners: Your Weak Feet and Ankles Can Cause More Than Foot Injuries

Maybe the weird way you hunch your shoulders when you run could be solved by doing foot stretches. Your feet may be both the ...
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Long-distance runner calls out shaming comments he says he gets from 'gym bros': 'I'm happy with my body and what it can do'

Adam Wood (@adm_wood_), a long-distance runner from Provo, Utah, has opened up a conversation about body acceptance by highlighting the harsh criticism he and some other athletes face on social media.
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The female runner: Body mass index and injuries

Fall is here, cross-country running season has begun and the 26th Steamtown Marathon is only a few weeks away. With that in mind, running injuries – some specific to women – are on the increase. While ...
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3 ways to build and maintain full-body muscle mass as a runner, according to a personal trainer

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Shutterstock images Runners, the best strength exercises can improve your running ...

I'm a runner who relied on lunges—but these 6 other strength moves made me faster and stronger

Don't sleep on strength training for runners.
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Does Running Make Your Waist Bigger? The Truth Behind the “Runner’s Waist” Myth

“Runner’s waist” is the claim that running builds bulky obliques, thickens your midsection, and can make it harder to achieve an “hourglass” figure. But while it’s viral on TikTok, this trend is not ...