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A Full Guide to Running

Take your first steps, pick up your pace, and explore new paths. Here's our roundup of tips, inspiration, and community encouragement to empower your pursuit.

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12 Tips for Beginner Runners

By Erin McGrady

Photo: Caroline Perdue


How to Stay Safe and Prevent Injury While Exercising Outdoors

By Jason Lewis

Photo: Jason Hatfield


5 Functional Movements to Keep You Adventure-Ready

By Jen Weir

Photo: Jen Weir


Keeping in Touch with Your Health

By Adam Edwards

By Adam Edwards


10 Things I Wish I’d Known About Trail Running Before I Started

By Erin McGrady

Photo: Caroline Perdue


How to Prepare and Pack for Running Off the Grid

By Sarah Seads

Photo: Sarah Seads


Ultra, Adventure, Trail Running the 50-mile Zion Traverse

By Rachel Davidson

Photo: Rachel Davidson



8 Trail Runs Not For The Faint Of Heart

By The Outbound Collective

Photo: Jason Hatfield

Cover photo: Caroline Perdue

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