A woman celebrates her run on the Great Wall of China, one of the running destinations.

Hottest Running Destinations for 2025

Destination races are a great way to see the world, offering a unique opportunity to combine running and travel. Sometimes, signing up for a race can even help you finally make those plans and book those flights. If you're still unsure about your 2025 travel plans, here are 12 hand-picked running destinations eagerly awaiting your arrival! ... More
A runner is running across and away from a 2025 sign on a road, running towards the rising sun, starting work on his New Year Goals

Run Your Best Year Yet: Inspiration, Goal-Setting & Strategies for 2025 Success

Happy (almost) New Year! We hope that you're going to enjoy the celebrations because soon, it’ll be time to start training again. After the Holidays and, hopefully, lots of good-quality rest and recovery, you might be ready to head out of the door once more. January 1 is also the prime time for New Year resolutions; what will your 2025 look ... More
Matt Cavanaugh runs next to a water hole during the Atacama Crossing. Photo Credit: Thiago Diz/Racing the Planet

1K12M: How Kidney Donors Matt Cavanaugh & Hilary Baude Save Lives and Keep on Running

Donate a kidney, win one of the most grueling ultramarathons out there? No problem. And for active duty US Army Strategist, runner, and living kidney donor Matt Cavanaugh, it was just a warm-up. This year, together with teacher, athlete, and another living kidney donor Hilary Baude, they're taking on 12 marathons to show runners that "they ... More
Martinus Evans holds his new book Slow AF Run Club

Martinus Evans & The Slow AF Run Club: Just Start Moving, the Rest Will Take Care of Itself

When his doctor told him to "lose weight or die," he bought his first pair of running shoes and headed straight to a gym. He immediately fell off the treadmill. Still, he became a runner on the same day. Meet Martinus Evans, the founder of the Slow AF Run club, a runner, a published author, and a "real complex man." Written & edited by ... More
Trail and ultra running in the desert

Trail and Ultra Running Special: From Inspiration to Know-How

Welcome to the Trail and Ultra Running Special! Whether you’re new to trails and have never heard of ultrarunning or you’re a seasoned trail beast who has run conquered distances some don’t even like to drive, this one’s for you. Written and edited by Pavlína Marek Sure, roads are great, especially when they take you on a ... More
Two runners are out on their cold-weather winter run. They're smiling and enjoying the snowy landscape. Build healthy winter habits that go beyond performace!

Winter Habits to Help You Through the Dark Days with Success

Winter can be a tough time to stay on track with your health and fitness goals. Long hours of darkness, the holidays, and the lack of any races on the horizon all make it challenging to stay motivated. However, it can also be a great time to focus on some non-racing health goals and build some healthy winter habits that go beyond your ... More
Goal setting is an important part of the training process

Goal Setting: A Guide by Coach K. (Set Your Body & Mind up for Success in 2023!)

After the typical highs and lows of the end of the year, it’s natural to get caught up in ruminations about what we want for our next spin around the sun. Some call these goals resolutions. I prefer to call them intentions or aspirations. Whatever we call it, goal setting is an important part of many people’s lives. Together, let’s ... More
Elden Mountain stands tall against the starry night sky

Elden Mountain was the Most Memorable Run of 2022 for my Body and Mind. Want to Tell me About Yours?

And so the 2022 season comes to an end. While some of us are enjoying deep rest and recovery, the more adventurous might already be starting their new training plans. A moment of reflection can’t hurt in either case. In fact, it’s when we reflect that we’re able to continue our growth. With that in mind, what was your most memorable run ... More

Battle Buddy Series – A Prayer for The Wallflower

By Darian McIntosh The last year and a half have seen more changes than an average year and a half for most, I suspect. I can say that that is true for me and my family. Truthfully, my average daily life began to change a little over four years ago and while the changes have mostly all been positive, a few things have been difficult. After ... More

Battle Buddy Series – A Prayer for the NOT So Good Sport

By Darian McIntosh That’s where excellent sportsmanship comes in. Last time, I discussed the wonderful displays of sportsmanship I was seeing during the many different Olympic events. It was motivating to see so many athletes that were truly happy for their opponent on such a large scale. There were a multitude of inspirational tales ... More