Running is not only an awesome form of calorie-burning, heart-pumping cardio, it also doubles as a strength training workout for your lower body. Run and you'll quickly see how it can tone your tush without bulking up your booty. Want to get even more out of your runs? Incorporate these strength training techniques and you're sure to notice a difference when you slip on your bikini Read more

Running seems easy enough — just step one foot in front of the other. But the repetition and jarring pressure as you pound the pavement can lead to a slew of ailments. Keep reading to learn about the common ailments runners suffer from, and share whether they've ever happened to you. Read more

Running up hills is tough, which is why many runners avoid them as much as cotton socks. Incorporating hills into your runs is the best way to increase your speed, build your endurance, and tone your lower body — something running on the flats just won't do. In order to power up those steep rises, you'll need strong quads, calves, hamstrings, and glutes. Here are five exercises all runners Read more

Running a marathon may be on your bucket list of things to do. However, since finishing 26.2 miles still seems daunting, you've put off registering for a race. To help inspire you, we talked to seven everyday — but in no way, ordinary — women who were running in this year's Boston Marathon. From a first-timer to a woman who has completed a whopping 24 marathons, keep reading to see how each Read more

Even with money to spend on exclusive gyms and in-demand trainers, some celebs still choose running. And we're talking serious running. See what some of Hollywood's leading ladies have to say about the old-school cardio workout they love, from running every single day to finishing marathons. Read more

While no famous faces are scheduled to appear in the 2012 Boston Marathon, celebrities have run this historical course in the past. Keep reading to see which of Hollywood's finest have taken on the country's oldest marathon. Read more

From a blister to a nagging knee ache, the repetitive movements of running can cause a heap of discomfort and pain. Here's how to prevent common running injuries and ailments, so you can keep up with your routine. Source: Thinkstock Read more

Brisk temps often force runners to use treadmills indoors, so as soon as warm and sunny weather blows in, many of us can't wait to get out of the stale gym and head to the open road. Ditch the warm pants and mittens for these Spring running essentials. Read more

A runner doesn't need to follow a strict or special diet to be in tip-top shape, but there are a few foods every runner needs to fuel her workouts, improve performance, and speed up recovery time. Keep reading to find out which foods do a runner's body good. Source: Thinkstock, Flickr User Veganbaking.net, and Flickr User janineomg Read more

During my workouts at the gym, yoga studio, and outside, I've seen fellow exercisers do many things while getting their sweat on. Some may think these things are no big deal while others would say some activities are just too inappropriate to consider doing around others. Keep reading to find out what they are and tell me if you'd dare do them or not. Read more