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Addie Pulley “How Injuries Helped My Running” p.38 Be relentless. In all aspects of running and life, being willing to put it all out there—and not give up—changes everything. Also: When a run gets tough, I always start repeating mantras. My go-to ones are “I am strong” and “Head up. Knees up.” Gina Lucrezi “Runners Alliance” p.64 My favorite workout is one I consider a game. I call it my “Jumble Run,” as it has a jumble of random speed pickups. I run a route I’ve done before (and enjoyed) and choose five to 10 two-minute speed pickups. I just do the pickups whenever I want throughout the run. Some are downhill, some are flat, and some are uphill—but the purpose is for it to feel playful. Also: Never count yourself out. You never know…

what we’re running

AMY WOLFF PHOTO DIRECTOR IF IT SUCKS, DON’T DO IT 1 / Haribo Gold Gummi Bears $8 for 3lb bag Gummy bears are my favorite snack for a quick boost of energy pre- and post-workout. Plus, they’re shareable, fun to eat, and don’t melt in the sun. And sure, you can buy smaller-size bags, but why would you?! 2 / Nike AeroLoft Women’s Running Vest Sold Out The plus side of cold-weather runs? Ditching a run belt and gaining a layer with pockets. I’ve had this Nike vest for a few seasons, and it’s my absolute favorite, both in style and comfort. It’s totally packable and warm, and its reflective details keep me visible in the dark. 3 / Santa Maria Novella Arnica Cream $76 When I started to feel sore before a half, my friend handed me…

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Jeff Dengate RUNNER-IN-CHIEF Matt Allyn Features Director; Brian Dalek Director of Content Operations; Leah Flickinger Director of Content Creation; Lou Mazzante Test Director; Suzanne Perreault Senior Managing Editor; Jesse Southerland Creative Director DESIGN + PHOTO Amy Wolff Photo Director; Colin McSherry Senior Art Director; Eleni Dimou Senior Designer; Kristen Parker Photo Editor; John Hamilton Associate Photo Editor EDITORIAL Molly Ritterbeck Health & Fitness Director; Tracy Middleton Senior Features Editor; Darren Orf, Christa Sgobba Deputy Editors; Tyler Daswick, Taylor Rojek Associate Features Editors; Andrew Daniels How-To Editor; Courtney Linder Senior News Editor; Hailey Middlebrook, Jordan Smith Editors; Danielle Zickl Associate Health & Fitness Editor; Jennifer Leman News Editor; Daisy Hernandez, Paige Szmodis Associate News Editors; Katie Fogel Social Media Editor; Drew Dawson News Editor; Jessica Coulon Assistant Editor; Leah Campano Editorial Planning Associate; Lori Adams Administrative Assistant;…

what we’re running

JESSICA COULON ASSISTANT EDITOR CAN’T OUTRUN MY CAT (YET), BUT AT LEAST I HAVE THUMBS 1 / New Balance Fresh Foam Beacon 2 $120 My first pair of running shoes were New Balance, and these new ones remind me of everything I loved about them—and then some. These have the same great fit, but with even better cushioning and upper construction. 2 / Janji W’s Compass Singlet in Las Caras de Carrera $32 I run mostly for cross-training, so I don’t have much running-specific gear. This is the first singlet I’ve owned, and it’s awesome. It works better than any other tank top I’ve used, and I even wear it on mountain bike rides. 3 / TriggerPoint Grid Foam Roller $35 With my chronically tight IT bands and hip flexors, foam-rolling is a must. After experimenting with a…

the inside lane

ON A RECENT WORK TRIP to Boston, I did what I always do when I travel: dropped my bag at the hotel and immediately headed out for a run. The popular Charles River Path, usually bustling with runners and cyclists, was growing quiet as daylight faded, but I had to get in my second run of the day. As a dude, I’m fully aware that I have it easy as a runner. I pay no mind to my own safety before heading out the door. Dark streets in a big city? I’ll still wear headphones. And, on this evening, I did, streaming NPR as I cruised along for nine miles. Toward the end of that run, however, I came across something that broke my rhythm. Not far from the Longfellow Bridge, an…

the test zone

Saucony Carrera XC4 / $110 Although I ran competitively in high school and college, I never wore spikes because, in all honesty, I didn’t see the point (pun intended). To test if they are truly more effective than the light-weight shoes I usually race in, I ran 400s at a local track, rotating between the Carreras and Saucony’s Kinvara 10 after each lap. There wasn’t much of a difference in my times (proof that shoes don’t make you faster), but I did stride more confidently on straightaways wearing the Carreras, and I wasn’t making wide arcs around corners, thanks to the six-pin grip. The shoe is also extremely lightweight (4.3 ounces) and incredibly snappy. There’s this XC course with a steep stretch, called Snake Hill, that terrorized me in high school.…