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Running Scared
Be confident of your own safety with these sensible precautions for avoiding nighttime accidents and fending off would-be attackers (both human and canine).

Get Motivated
If the most difficult steps of your run are the ones that get you off the couch and out the door, try our tips for overcoming the running blahs.

Mysteries of the Running Shoe Revealed
Delve into the depths of your running shoe to better understand how to find and purchase your ideal pair.

Shoe Shopping
Trouble finding the right running shoe? Use our tips to hone your shopping technique and tame the shoe racks of your local running store.

Matters of the Heart
A runner's heart is true, especially when it's used to gauge the intensity of a workout. Our intro to heart rate training will get you off and running.

The Wind at Your Back (and in Your Face)
A wind at your back can make you feel like you're flying. Trouble is, you have to battle it on the way back. Here's how to cope.

Treadmill Triumphant
When Mother Nature turns cantankerous, take your workout indoors with our introduction to the use, abuse and purchase of treadmills.

The Winter of Your Discontent?
No matter what Old Man Winter dishes out, our cold-weather running tips can keep you burning up the roads.

Man vs. Machine: A Guide to Indoor Aerobic Training
Machines. Were human beings really meant to derive exercise on steel contraptions that push, pull, stretch, and strain muscles? Didn't our ancestors maintain fitness by covering ground outdoors in search of their next meal or to out-distance enemies in pursuit? Who among us wouldn't rather enjoy the fresh outside air in lieu of an antiseptic gym atmosphere?

A Visit to the Health Club
There is no doubt that many outstanding runners have achieved a high level of success without ever setting foot inside a health club. For many years, I was one of those people. While this is true, several recent research studies have concluded that a properly structured weight training program not only enhances the quality of your running, but also provides significant health benefits as well.

The Skinny on Sports Bars and Gels
Sports bars and gels make for an ideal energy boost on the run. Our survey of sports bars and gels will help you pick the right one for you.

Road Warriors
Crazy, hostile or just absent-minded, drivers can be the biggest safety threat to road runners. A few smart precautions can keep you happy and healthy.

Sports Drinks
A little sugar, a little salt and a healthy dose of electrolytes make sports drinks an efficient way to rehydrate. Find out how they work.

The Well-Dressed Runner
A guide to the features and fabrics of today's high-tech running wardrobe.

Mix It Up
Sure, running is the greatest sport in the world, but it's still not the be-all and end-all of fitness. Adding some cross-training activities will make you stronger and help prevent injury.

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