NPR's Short Wave brings us the stories of how running a marathon could change your brain, fermenting food in space, and the mystery of how bats in flight avoid colliding with each other.

“Research from the Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise Journal shows that running at 90-95% of maximum heart rate for four minutes followed by four minutes of resting at 70% max heart rate ...

A study of over 5,200 runners reveals that most running injuries don’t build up gradually; they strike during a single ...

From fat oxidation to fewer stomach problems, running without breakfast has some surprising perks backed by research.

10-20-30 interval training is an effective way to improve running performance and overall health. A new study demonstrates that this kind of training is just as effective for improving your ...

An LED track. Super shoes. Thousands of tiny "aeronodes." Runner Faith Kipyegon is pulling out all the stops in her attempt ...

Dan Lieberman, an evolutionary biologist at Harvard University, breaks down the science and origin of the runner's high. This segment aired on April 12, 2024. Radio Boston: Today's Show.

Is it OK to take breaks while running, or does it decrease the benefits? We look at the science behind this common question, and help you cut down on those pit stops.

She writes for the Guardian, Runners World, and World Athletics amongst many other publications, and presents for The Running Channel. She is also a sub three hour marathon runner and an England ...

Science How runners and cyclists can stay safe in extreme heat. If you're spending time outdoors in the summer, here are some tips to follow—if you can. By Susan Yeargin / The Conversation.