Walking and running load your feet differently. Here is how the shoes differ, when one pair covers both jobs, and what to check before you buy.
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Category Archives: Walking and Running
Starting out, shoes and building distance.
Getting Started With Trail Running: A Beginner’s Guide
New to dirt trails? Learn how trail running differs from the road, what to wear and carry, how to pace by effort and how to stay safe on uneven ground.
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A First-Timer’s Guide to the Run-Walk Method
Learn the run-walk method: alternate short jogging intervals with walking breaks, choose your first ratios, and build up over four weeks.
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Your First Fun Run: What to Do and When
A week-by-week timeline for your first fun run, from choosing a distance and testing your kit to tapering, race-morning logistics and recovery.
Running Terms to Know Before Your First Jog
A plain-English glossary of running terms for beginners, covering pace, cadence, intervals, fartlek runs, shoe jargon and training words.
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Pick the Right Running Shoes for Your Feet
A step-by-step guide for new walkers and joggers: checking fit, understanding cushioning and heel drop, and testing shoes before you buy.