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.
Inside Knowledge • WE BEGGED SOME OF THIS ISSUE’S COOLEST RUNNERS FOR THEIR BEST ADVICE
What We’re Running • OUR IDIOSYNCRATIC BUT EXPERT ENDORSEMENT OF AWESOME STUFF
Runner’s World
What We’re Running • OUR IDIOSYNCRATIC BUT EXPERT ENDORSEMENT OF AWESOME STUFF
The Inside Lane
THE TEST ZONE • NOTES, OPINIONS, USEFUL TIPS, AND THE COOLEST GEAR FROM INSIDE THE WORLD’S MOST RIGOROUS SHOE LAB
STOP THE STITCH
Breathe Better to Run Longer and Faster—Here’s How
CARDIO CAPACITY • How well can our bodies utilize the oxygen we breathe? According to the Journal of Sports Medicine, here’s how the typical VO2 max measurements of marathoners stack up.
AIR QUALITY ALERTS • Gasping is just one sign of poor breathing, says Jordan. Watch for these other red flags that may indicate not using your diaphragm as efficiently.
RUNNING AGAIN! • MY JOURNEY WITH JOINT PAIN AND THE JOY OF RUNNING AGAIN
HOT IN THE STORES
Your Local Shop Is Way Better Than Online
THE GOOD AND THE BAD OF ONLINE SHOPPING
Why I Can’t KonMari My Race Medals
LEAN UP FOR SPEED • ONE SIMPLE TWEAK CAN HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT AND INCREASE YOUR SPEED
Easy Runs Make Hard Running Easier
Running Didn’t Save My Life, But Here’s Why It’s Still a Miracle
WHAT TO WEAR
THE ULTIMATE RACE-DAY TANK
RUNNING SHADES ARE DISTRICT VISION’S JAM
THE SOCKS I’LL NEVER GET RID OF
JANJI’S WILD PATTERNS ARE CHANGING THE WORLD
JACUZZI BOYS
SERIOUSLY, VESTS ARE THE BEST. (SCIENCE AGREES!)
WHY IT’S CRAZY EMPOWERING TO RUN SHIRTLESS
CONFESSION: I WORE THIS SHIRT FOR FOUR DAYS STRAIGHT
GUYS: THESE SHORTS SOLVE YOUR WORST CHAFING NIGHTMARE
SHANNON ROWBURY
I WORE MY RACE MEDAL FOR A MONTH, AND IT GAVE ME NEW FAITH IN HUMANITY
THE LAB-PROVEN BRA THAT’S SERIOUS ABOUT SUPPORT
COLLEEN QUIGLEY
THE TIGHTS THAT MADE ME FORSAKE ALL OTHERS
PRE
THE HEADBAND FOR STRAYS, SWEAT, AND EVERY HEAD SHAPE
FLOJO
TRAINING WITH POWER WILL TRANSFORM THE WAY YOU RUN
I TRIED IT
QUEEN HARRISON
ALL HAIL THE QUEEN OF ATHLEISURE!
KOREATOWN RUN CLUB
I WAITED MY WHOLE RUNNING LIFE FOR A HAT LIKE CIELE
YOUR GROSSEST RUNNING THINGS—SOLVED
ANTON KRUPICKA
THE CASE FOR SPIKES
NOAH DRODDY
LEAKS ARE REAL. AND NOW, THEY’RE OVER.
I EXPERIENCED THE MIRACLE OF START-LINE BLANKETS, AND IT CHANGED ME
SALMING GREYHOUND • REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE EXPERTS IN THE RW TEST ZONE
VJ XTRM
SAUCONY KINVARA 10
361 DEGREES 361-STRATA 3
NIKE AIR ZOOM WILDHORSE 5
SCARPA SPIN RS
BROOKS LAUNCH 6
TOPO ATHLETIC HYDROVENTURE 2
ON CLOUDSWIFT
LA SPORTIVA BUSHIDO II
Clup Notes • CATCHING UP ON THE MOSTLY RELATABLE TRIUMPHS OF RUNNER'S WORLD+MEMBERS
How to Be a Runner • ACCORDING TO MARQUIS BOWDEN, 30, OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR, LOS ANGELES