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Is Walking or Running Better for Weight Loss?

When trying to reach a fitness goal, it’s understandable that you want to choose the most effective workout. Here are some of the factors (and research) you should consider when comparing running and walking.
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How to Make Running Fun (and Beat Any Boredom)

For those days when the road is long and a minute feels like 70 seconds, try these tips from running coach Carita Riutta.
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Heart Rate When Running: What is Normal?

With the right tools, you can measure your running heart rate and adjust your runs accordingly, but how do you know what is normal?
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Running Pace Calculator

Calculate your pace or finish time for any distance: 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon. Calculate for miles or kilometers. Enter any two values to calculate the third: time, distance or pace.
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Running Power | What it is and why it matters

Learn to run at the right intensity with running power. Here’s what runners should know about this metric and how to measure it – straight from the wrist.
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The Kickstart Guide To Trail Running

Here’s why and how to start trail running, whether you’re completely new to running or a seasoned road runner looking to add trail running to your regimen.

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How To Run In The Blistering Heat

It’s hot, but your body can take it… if you make some adjustments to your training plan. Learn how you can keep enjoying your favorite sport safely.
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True or False? Busting Running Myths for Global Running Day

Are these running myths slowing you down? To mark Global Running Day, we spot and correct seven common running myths.

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Can Running Backwards Give You a New Outlook?

Does reverse running have the potential to improve your forward runs? That’s what the studies say. Here’s how (and why) you should give it a go.
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How to Enhance Your Running Economy

How effective is your body at powering through long-distance runs? Discover more about running economy, how it is measured and if you can improve yours.
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Polar Pacer Pro Vs. Polar Pacer: Which Kind of Runner Are You?

We put our newest running watches head-to-head: Polar Pacer vs. Polar Pacer Pro.

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Meet The Next Generation of Running Watches: All-New Polar Pacer Series

Introducing Polar Pacer and Polar Pacer Pro, our new collection of running watches for those who want to run, and those who want to run better.
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Pace Yourself: How to Run at the Right Intensity

It doesn’t matter if you’re a newbie or a seasoned runner, mastering the art of pacing yourself while running is a challenge. Here are a few tips to find the optimal pace and always train at the right intensity.
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5 Running Drills To Become A Better Runner

Skipping, tripling, lunges… Running drills will help you improve your running technique. We put together a list of 5 different running drills and some awesome animated gifs to show you how to do them.
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Gearing Up for JOGLE With Ultramarathon Runner Imo Boddy

As she prepares to become the youngest woman to run the length of the UK, we chat all things ultramarathon with Imo Boddy.
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Run Well: The Foundation of Proper Running Form

Work on your running form and technique with these videos that offer specific visual guidance on how to run better, faster and safer.
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Time to Run or Time to Walk? Your Body Knows the Answer

Have you ever wondered why we walk as fast as we do? Here’s how the body understands when – and how fast – to walk and when it’s time to start running.

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Running Too Fast, Too Much, Too Soon: Classic Mistakes Every New Runner Makes

Can too much enthusiasm cause you to end up with an injury? We asked coach Calum Neff for his advice on how you can avoid the common missteps of a new runner.
Running Technique Q&A/FAQ

A Year in Sports Report: The Return of Running Events

What we did this year? Here are the stats, the data, and the insights on the way we trained and ran in 2021.
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How to Start Running for Beginners: A Practical Guide

Here’s some 101 advice for beginners on how to start running and what your first runs should look like.
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Heart Rate When Running: What is Normal?

With the right tools, you can measure your running heart rate and adjust your runs accordingly, but how do you know what is normal?
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Running Pace Calculator

Calculate your pace or finish time for any distance: 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon. Calculate for miles or kilometers. Enter any two values to calculate the third: time, distance or pace.
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Running Power | What it is and why it matters

Learn to run at the right intensity with running power. Here’s what runners should know about this metric and how to measure it – straight from the wrist.
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