Carbohydrates are an essential part of an endurance runner's diet, and should be the foundation of each meal. But not all carbohydrates are created equal, and as a runner, you need to get as much nutrition from each gram of carbohydrates as possible. This article is a breakdown of the most nutrient-packed, energy-sustaining foods to keep your body running at an optimal level.

Times have changed. In days of old, women were encouraged to not get out of bed during pregnancy. Now women are going straight to the delivery room from the finish line of a marathon. Is it safe to run while you're pregnant? Yes, but there are some guidelines you should follow.

Shin splints are the bane of many runners. Thankfully, they are both curable and preventable. Learn how to keep it at bay.

Some runners like to have a beer the night before a run to calm the nerves. And many others like to have one after, to celebrate a job well done. There are two camps on this; the one that says alcohol is bad for your running, and the other that says one or two are fine. To put this argument to bed once and for all, we've made an exploration into alcohol's effects on running performance and recovery.

Are you as passionate about your running as you are about your movies? This is a video compilation of famous running scenes from movies. How many can you name?