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 RUNNER SFOR THEIR BEST ADVICE
My Running Life • EXPERT HACKS, GEAR RECS & RUN-TESTED WISDOM FROM OUR STAFF
Runner's World
My Running Life • EXPERT HACKS, GEAR RECS & RUN-TESTED WISDOM FROM RW+
The Inside Lane
Lift Heavy Now, Run Faster Later
SHOULD YOU STILL LIFT WHEN YOU’RE SORE?
Break Through Mental Barriers to Make Longer Efforts Easier
BUST OUT OF YOUR RUT
TRACKERS WITH NUTRITION TECH • Levels, InsideTracker, and the Gatorade Gx Sweat Patch will give you insight into your nutrition. These trackers can also provide realtime guidance on updating your fuel plan.
Hack Your Diet for Better Performance
HOW TO OVERHAUL YOUR NUTRITION
Here’s How to Make “Boring” Runs Fun
Unlock Your Power With Plyometrics
YOUR WEEKLY PLYOMETRIC ROUTINE
Running Helped Me Recover From a Life-Altering Infection
Small Targets Help You Hit Big Goals
Perfect Running Weight • To run stronger, happier, and healthier, stop chasing an arbitrary number on the scale.
HOW TO FUEL YOUR RUN
Deja Young-Craddock Is Unstoppable • FOR THIS PARALYMPIAN, SOME THINGS ARE WORTH MORE THAN GOLD
GET FIT FUEL UP • THE BEST FITNESS AND NUTRITION PRODUCTS TO POWER YOUR RUNNING
BEST CARDIO MACHINES
BEST GEAR FOR YOUR HOME GYM
BEST FITNESS APPS • Take these workouts with you no matter where you travel. Each app offers a particular specialty that’ll keep you moving and getting stronger.
BEST DIGITAL HOME GYMS
BEST RECOVERY TOOL
BEST TRAINING SHOE
BEST TRACKERS
BEST YOUTUBE WORKOUTS
BEST FUEL
Essentials That Go The Distance • Get more out of every stride with products that will take you from track to trail. Find them all at runnersworld.com/shop
FOR YEARS, MYSTERIOUS LEG PAIN KEPT ME FROM RUNNING. HERE’S HOW I HEALED IT—AND CAME BACK STRONGER THAN EVER
6 MOVES TO REBUILD YOUR RUNNING FORM
LA SPORTIVA CYKLON
NIKE PEGASUS TRAIL 3
SCARPA SPIN INFINITY
NORDA 001
SAUCONY TRIUMPH 19
TESTER NOTES • INSIGHT, EVALUAT IONS, AND HELPFUL TIPS STRAIGHT FROM THE NOT EBOOKS OF OURS TAFF, MEMBERS, AND 250-RUNNER-STRONG WEAR-TESTING TEAM
Here’s How to Choose Gear That Fights Runner Stank
GEAR THAT STAYS FRESH MILE AFTER MILE • We put these items through the paces on back-to-back-to-back-to-back runs without washing. I wore each piece of gear for no fewer than three consecutive workouts, ranging from easy runs to speedwork to 10-milers. Then each item went into the wash at least once.
THE LOWDOWN ON DETERGENT
The Ways Your GPS Watch Is Getting Slightly More Accurate
WATCHES THAT CAN GO LONG • These run trackers are packed with features and will last for weeks without a charge.
Club notes • CATCHING UP ON THE MOSTLY RELATABLE TRIUMPHS OF RUNNER’S WORLD + MEMBERS
Human Race • TAMANNA SINGH, 36, CARDIOLOGIST, CLEVELAND