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As health and fitness addicts know, you don’t need much when you head out for a run, but you do need a way to carry the essentials. Whether you’re carrying your phone, keys, credit cards or all of the ...

Running a single mile — at about a 10-minute pace — consists of 1,700 steps. And each one of those steps produces ground reaction forces of about two and a half times your body weight. And you know ...

One of the great things about running is that it doesn't take much gear besides the footwear. And if you're scoping out the best running shoes for you, we've got plenty of suggestions culled from the ...

Kids of all ages run even when they’re not trying to run—they jump, climb, play, and run some more. And all that running leads to serious wear and tear on their footwear. Whether for recess, their ...

So if you’re one of the thousands of people who recently discovered the joys of running and are seeking some shoe advice (or even if you’re simply ready to trade in your worn-out pair), then allow us ...

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