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Running is a great form of exercise for losing weight, increasing cardiovascular health and boosting overall health. Live Science brings you all the latest news, science explainers and product reviews so you can get the most out of your running journey. 

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Best running headphones 2024: Unleash the power of music

By Harry Bullmore last updated

BUYING GUIDE The best running headphones to accompany you on your run ― wireless and compact for a no fuss jog, here are our top picks.

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A male runner is checking one of the best running watches while exercising

Best running watches 2024: Our top picks from the biggest brands

By Lloyd Coombes last updated

BUYING GUIDE These are the best running watches in every category, from Garmin Fenix 7 to Apple Watch Series 8 and Coros Pace 2.

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Top-half of a female runner shown with her hands on her face against a blurred background. She looks completely exhausted. She is wearing a black vest, red watch and white baseball cap, as well as blue nail varnish.

What happens when you 'hit the wall'?

By Emily Cooke published

Experts tell Live Science what it means to "hit the wall" while exercising and how to avoid it.

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A vintage film photo of a man in red doing the hammer throw on a field

Will Olympic athletes ever stop breaking records?

By Kamal Nahas published

Physically, athletes might reach a point where they can no longer beat sports records — however, innovative techniques and sportswear breakthroughs could potentially help athletes perform better in the future.

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Five women sprint on a track with a large audience in the background

Which Olympic sport burns the most calories?

By Amy Arthur published

Olympic-level sporting takes a lot of energy. But which event is the most energetically costly?

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photo of a man running outside along a beach, holding his side as if in pain

What causes you to get a 'stitch in your side'?

By Clarissa Brincat published

Many people are familiar with the sharp pain that can strike beneath your rib cage during exercise. But what causes it?

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AirPods Pro (2nd generation) review photo

Apple AirPods Pro 2 review

By Lloyd Coombes published

Review The AirPods Pro (2nd gen) are a marked upgrade over the first model — they just keep getting better.

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Usain Bolt runs on a track while spectators watch. Another man runs close behind him.

Boost your running speed with training — but don't fall for these myths, scientists say

By Dawn P. Coe, Elizabeth (Kip) Webster published

Your running speed partly comes down to factors you can't control, like genetics, and partly relies on your training.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds2

These Samsung earbuds are great for runners because they rarely fall out of ears — and they're on sale at Walmart

By Orla Loughran Hayes published

Deal The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 are one of our favorite all-time running headphones thanks to qualities like their comfort. They’re also now selling with $43.28 off at Walmart.

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Garmin Instinct Solar

Save over $120 on one of our favorite Garmin running watches

By Lloyd Coombes published

Deal Get the Garmin Instinct Solar for under $230 at Best Buy.

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