Runner's World

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