This training improves your running even if you don’t go all out

"....even if you 'only' run at 80% during the sprint, [10-20-30 interval training] is still a very effective form of training..."

U. Copenhagen • futurity
Oct. 25, 2023 ~9 min

Brain halves ‘talk’ better during dreaming and running

The fast "splines" brain rhythm helps the left brain and right brain communicate better while running—and even while dreaming—research in rodents shows.

Jared Wadley-Michigan • futurity
July 8, 2022 ~4 min


Recreational runners prefer to run at an energy-saving pace

Contrary to the explicit goals of competitive racing, recreational runners prefer a low-effort pace—even for short distances.

Stanford • futurity
May 12, 2022 ~7 min

Cushy running shoes don’t increase leg stiffness

If you're a runner who likes to wear thick, cushiony running shoes, new reasearch is good news: They don't increase leg stiffness.

Bert Gambini-Buffalo • futurity
Jan. 26, 2022 ~6 min

Elite runners stay in the air more than non-elites

New research compares the "bouncing behavior" of elite runners to those who are highly-trained but just shy of elite. They found a key difference.

Laura Bailey-Michigan • futurity
July 27, 2021 ~10 min

Elite runners stay in the air more than non-elites

New research compares the "bouncing behavior" of elite runners to those who are highly-trained but just shy of elite. They found a key difference.

Laura Bailey-Michigan • futurity
July 27, 2021 ~10 min

‘Toe spring’ shoes can lead to long-term pain

"Toe spring" shoes may give the muscles in your feet a break—but that might not be a good thing in the long run.

Cory Nealon-Buffalo • futurity
Sept. 21, 2020 ~4 min

Ankle exoskeleton makes running easier

Running is great exercise but not everyone feels great doing it. An ankle exoskeleton could make running easier and boost your physical activity.

Taylor Kubota-Stanford • futurity
March 26, 2020 ~6 min


Electrolyte supplements fall flat at protecting runners

Electrolyte supplements don't actually prevent imbalances in sodium levels in ultramarathoners, research shows. Here's what they should do instead.

Tracie White-Stanford • futurity
March 2, 2020 ~9 min

The wrong arch may get credit for foot stiffness

The arch over the top of your foot, rather than the arch along its length, keeps your foot in shape while walking or running, researchers find.

Alice Scott-Warwick • futurity
Feb. 26, 2020 ~5 min

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