running motivation

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Young woman outdoors, taking a break from exercising, hands on knees

New study by Asics reveals that women would like to exercise more, if society would let them

By Dave Golder published

Most men apparently still think women stop exercising because they don’t actually like it, but women have a whole different story about the barriers placed on them

Health & Fitness
running in the wind

6 tips for running into a headwind – and why it's not always a bad thing

By Fiona Russell published

Running with the wind in your face can be a drag in every sense, but there are ways to make it a little easier

Trail Running
Two people with an illustration on their abdomen of intestines with colourful bacteria

The key to being a better athlete may lie in your gut

By Julia Clarke published

A pioneering researcher explains the science behind the microbiome and motivation, plus how to eat for performance

Health & Fitness
Note Pad By Phone And Shoes On Hardwood Floor

Here's why you need to write your fitness goals down

By Julia Clarke published

Research shows that if you write your goals down – and don't just think about them – you’re 30x more likely to achieve them

Training & Recovery
Woman running with headphones

Does music make you run faster? Science seems to say so

By Julia Clarke published

A look at the research on how music improves your running performance, and how to get started

Trail Running