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A World Cup Referee Runs 8 Miles Per Match. Here Is the Fitness Test They Have to Pass.

FIFA referees cover eight miles a match and sprint on demand. The two-part fitness test they pass every year is one runners can try at any track.

Podiatrists Reveal the Truth About Wearing Running Shoes at the Gym

Running shoes and strength shoes are built for opposite jobs. Podiatrists explain why lifting in cushioned trainers can quietly work against you.

Wildfire Smoke and Running: When to Move Your Workout Indoors

Smoky skies from wildfires push air quality into dangerous territory. Here is the exact AQI number where you should trade the trail for the treadmill.

Runners Are Chasing Protein. Sports Nutritionists Say It Is Quietly Making Them Slower.

Runners are adding protein to everything. Sports nutritionists say the missing nutrient in most training plans is carbs, and the pace numbers show it.

The 30-Minute At-Home Strength Session That Cuts a Runner's Injury Risk in Half

A no-gym, no-nonsense strength routine built for runners. Two 30-minute sessions a week improve pace, protect joints, and reshape running form.

Josh Kerr Just Broke a 27-Year Mile Record Nobody Thought Would Fall

Josh Kerr ran 3:42.66 at the London Diamond League to break Hicham El Guerrouj's 27-year mile world record. Inside the race, the splits, and what it means.

Every Woman Runner Knows the Feeling of Being Watched. The Pros Just Forced the Cameras to Stop

Elite athletes just won new rules against camera angles that sexualize women in sport. For the millions of women who run watched every day, the fight is the same.

Recovery Day Ideas for Restless Runners: 7 Low-Intensity Activities

A guide for restless runners who hate rest days. Seven low-key activities (from birdwatching to knitting) that let your legs recover while your brain stays busy.

The 82-Year-Old Fitness Habit That Keeps Mick Jagger Performing Like He's Decades Younger

Mick Jagger covers around 12 miles a show at 82, seven years after a heart valve replacement. His single training habit is one every runner over 50 should copy.

Rodri Ran 71 km at the 2026 World Cup: What It Means in Marathon Terms

FIFA’s tracking data through the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals shows Rodri covered 71 km, roughly 1.7 marathons. Here is what those numbers mean when a runner reads them.