Running Shoes

A Runner's World: Taking on the Full Marathon

Gretchen Braun | Posted 04.16.2012

Gretchen Braun

I began to loath speed workouts, long runs on weekends, and even recovery runs. Instead of being an outlet, it became a punishment I had to endure a few times a week. Once I began college, I promptly stopped running.

How To Find The Best Running Shoes

Posted 01.15.2012

Most of the time, shoe-shopping is a slice of retail-therapy heaven. But as dedicated runners know, finding the right running shoe is a different stor...

Reebok To Pay Millions Over False 'Toning Shoes' Claims

Posted 11.28.2011

Reebok International Ltd has agreed to pay $25 million to settle charges that it made unsupported claims that its "toning shoes" provide extra mus...

8 Obvious Things I've (Re)Learned About Marathon Training

Posted 10.20.2011

By Hailey Eber for Blisstree.com The other day I ran into an old college friend I hadn’t seen in a year or so. We exchanged pleasantries and “w...

July 19, 2011: Puma

Posted 09.18.2011

Weather you’re a long-time runner or just looking to pick up the healthy hobby, going for a jog is always exhilarating and a great thing to do for y...

My Magic Running Shoes

Maria Rodale | Posted 09.14.2011

Maria Rodale

I was one of those depressed, overweight, overstressed people who always had a reason why I wouldn't or couldn't run. The most pressing reason was that sneakers made my feet feel so hot that I couldn't bear to wear them. Ever.

Will My Daughter Ever Speak to Me Again?

Milt Bedingfield | Posted 11.17.2011

Milt Bedingfield

I did something recently that I never, ever, in a million years would have thought I'd do. It makes me wonder: am I slipping, starting to act goofy, b...

How Effective Are Barefoot Running Shoes?

Dr. Robert A. Kornfeld | Posted 05.25.2011

Dr. Robert A. Kornfeld

So who should be using barefoot running shoes? The answer is very few people should. Only those people with stable (not flexible) first metatarsals will do well with these shoes, as well as those with very powerful lower leg musculature.

The Best, Green Running Shoes and Clothing (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Lindsay Armstrong | Posted 05.25.2011

People tend to view running as a "green" sport because it is light on equipment and doesn't usually require the use of a car to get you somewhere. It'...

Running Enthusiasts Flock To Weird-Looking 'Barefoot Shoes'

Daily Camera | Clay Evans | Posted 05.25.2011

Kristen Campbell spent most of her 20s wearing soft leather moccasins everywhere she went, even on extended backpacking trips. But when she "grew up,"...

Treating and Avoiding a Common Condition in Runners

Dr. Josh Dines and Dr. Rock Positano | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Josh Dines and Dr. Rock Positano

As running season quickly approaches, a number of runners may find themselves feeling pain in one of their hips following frequent training or exercise regimens. The pain is often caused by a common injury in runners called iliotibial band syndrome.

What Do Your Sneakers Say About You?

Reuters | Posted 11.17.2011

Got a passion for buying sneakers? It could be a good sign, with a poll finding that people who buy three pairs of sneakers or more a year are far mor...