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Trail Running

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She Has No Coach, No Training Plan, and Seemingly No Limits

Inside the candy-chomping, pain-fueled, infectiously cheerful world of Courtney Dauwalter.

By Steve Friedman
Jan 15, 2025
Mar 20, 2025

Trail Running Tips

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Up for a Challenge? Here Are the Toughest Races in the World

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The 12 Best Lights for Running in the Dark

May 19, 2022
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The 8 Best Headlamps for Runners

Aug 12, 2024
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Running Shoe Labor Day Sale 2024

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Trail Running Gear

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The Best Trail Running Shoes of 2025

Health & Injuries
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The Best Trail Running Gear

Aug 12, 2024
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The Best Water Bottles for Runners

DAA Industry Opt Out
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Running Backpacks for Hauling All Your Stuff

Oct 21, 2024
Mar 20, 2025

Running Gear

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Top Foam Rollers to Relieve Muscle Tension and Boost Recovery

May 19, 2022
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The Best Running Shoes of 2025

Races - Places
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The 7 Best Running Shorts

Races - Places
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The 16 Best Running Sunglasses of 2025

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The 6 Best Handheld Water Bottles

Nutrition - Weight Loss
Mar 20, 2025

More Trail Running Tips

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Fuel With What You Want to Eat

Pat Heine
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A Guide to Trail Running for Beginners

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Trail Running Tips for Beginners and Experts

By Jenny Hadfield and Runner's World Editors
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How to Make Running With a Water Bottle Easier

by Kiera Carter
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By Micki Wagner
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How to Run With Poles

By Cory Smith
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How a Champion Preps for a Day of Trail Running

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How to Plan a Hut-to-Hut Running Adventure

By Morgan Tilton
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The 30 Best Gifts for Hikers in 2022

By Mike Richard
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Winter Trail Running Safety Tips

By Morgan Tilton
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10 Best Hiking Pants for Comfort on Every Trail

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The Best Hiking Apps for Trail Runners

By Amy Marturana Winderl
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How Your Body Handles Trail Versus Road Running

By Ashley Mateo
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What is Fastpacking?

By Amy Marturana Winderl
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How to Actually Prep for a Trail Race

By Ashley Mateo
power hiking

Power Hiking While Trail Running Is Totally Okay

By Ashley Mateo
approach

A Quick Guide to Surviving Animal Encounters

By Andrew Dawson
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How Runners Can Celebrate Earth Day Every Day

By Paige Triola
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Expert Advice for Trail Running Newbies

By Ashley Mateo
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5 Reasons to Run Trails

by Lisa Jhung and CA Notice at Collection