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Why You Get a Side Stitch When Running, and What Helps

Brennan Hale — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:06:55 +0000

A side stitch is very common and mostly harmless. Research links it most clearly to a big meal or a glass of fruit juice before the run. What it is, what helps, and when a pain may be something else.

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Running in Cold Weather: How Cold Is Too Cold?

Brennan Hale — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:06:48 +0000

In ordinary freezing weather, the cold on its own is rarely what makes an easy run unsafe. Wind chill, ice and darkness usually decide it. How to read the wind chill, when to take a run indoors, and what to change on cold days.

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Running in a Heat Wave: Go Early, Slow Down, Drink Before You’re Thirsty

Brennan Hale — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:45:15 +0000

Summer heat means running earlier, running slower, and drinking before you feel thirsty. A plain guide to running safely through a heat wave, plus the warning signs that mean stop.

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How Much Running Is Actually Enough?

Brennan Hale — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:23:17 +0000

How much running do you actually need? Less than you think. Here is what the research says about the minimum effective dose, and a realistic starting point for beginners.

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Is Running Bad for Your Knees? What the Research Says

Brennan Hale — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:23:13 +0000

Will running ruin your knees? For most healthy people, no. Here is what the research actually says, why beginners still get knee pain, and how to start without giving your knees a reason to complain.

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How to Start Running Again After Time Off

Brennan Hale — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:00:46 +0000

How to start running again after time off: your fitness dropped less than you fear, so restart at about half your old volume, walk first, and do not race your past self.

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How to Build a Running Habit That Sticks

Brennan Hale — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:00:42 +0000

How to build a running habit that sticks: start absurdly small, anchor it to a routine, plan when and where, and give it about two months to feel automatic.

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What to Wear Running (Without Overthinking It)

Brennan Hale — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:00:38 +0000

What to wear running without overthinking it: dress for slightly warmer than it is, skip cotton, layer for cold, stay light in heat, and get decent socks.

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Is It OK to Walk During a Run?

Brennan Hale — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:52:54 +0000

Is it ok to walk during a run? Yes. Walking is a smart tool, not a failure. Run-walk lowers injury risk, can make you faster, and you are still a runner.

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What to Eat Before and After a Run

Brennan Hale — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:39:19 +0000

What to eat before and after a run: simple real food, smart timing, and easy ways to avoid mid-run stomach trouble. No gels or supplements needed.

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