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The SELF Guide to Running

All the training, fueling, and recovery tips you need to start strong.

Everything You Need to Know About Training for Your First 5K
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Everything You Need to Know About Training for Your First 5K

Nope, not every day is a run day.
What to Eat Before a 5K&-And All Your Training Runs
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What to Eat Before a 5K—And All Your Training Runs

Food is key to finishing strong.
How to Find an Inclusive Run Club
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How to Find an Inclusive Run Club

And what run groups can do to be more welcoming too.
The Moment When I Actually Believed I Was a Runner, According to 14 Runners
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The Moment When I Actually Believed I Was a Runner, According to 14 Runners

Every person has their own milestone.
How to Choose Running Shoes That Actually Work for You
Fitness

How to Choose Running Shoes That Actually Work for You

Comfort reigns—here’s how to find it.
11 Steps That Will Get You Running Your First Mile&-And Beyond
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11 Steps That Will Get You Running Your First Mile—And Beyond

Future runners, follow this route to success.
How to Stop the Dreaded Side Stitch From Ruining Your Workouts
Fitness

How to Stop the Dreaded Side Stitch From Ruining Your Workouts

These tips can make your routine a lot more pleasant.
6 Signs Your Run Day Should Actually Be a Rest Day
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6 Signs Your Run Day Should Actually Be a Rest Day

Recovery is an essential part of your training.
The 22 Best Running Jackets for Women
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The 22 Best Running Jackets for Women

Spring showers are no match for your miles.
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The 19 Best Wireless Earbuds for Running and Working Out
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The 19 Best Wireless Earbuds for Running and Working Out

Hands-free earbuds that aren’t AirPods.
52 of the Best Running Gear Essentials for Every Type of Runner
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52 of the Best Running Gear Essentials for Every Type of Runner

Running apparel, running shoes, and more to get you started
3 Signs It’s Time to Get New Running Shoes
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3 Signs It’s Time to Get New Running Shoes

You can’t always tell by looking at them.
12 Pieces of Running Gear That Can Make Running in a Larger Body More Comfortable
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12 Pieces of Running Gear That Can Make Running in a Larger Body More Comfortable

They combine function and fun.
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11 Running Groups to Help You Find Your Community on the Roads
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11 Running Groups to Help You Find Your Community on the Roads

There’s a crew for everyone!
5 Running Injuries Every Beginner Should Know About
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5 Running Injuries Every Beginner Should Know About

Some aches and pains are normal—here's what's not.
10 Ways to Avoid Those Gross, Awful Blisters When You Run
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10 Ways to Avoid Those Gross, Awful Blisters When You Run

These easy tweaks can help you lace up pain-free.