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GOLETA, Calif. - Running as both a sport and a hobby is gaining momentum, and the numbers prove it. In Santa Barbara, the half-marathon has seen its number of finishers double from 2022 to 2024. As ...

Researchers found that when asked to reproduce a given level of perceived exertion indoors versus outdoors, people tended to walk faster at a greater physiological effort (based on heart rate and ...

WHEN I FIRST started running long distances, I had one goal: go as fast as I could for as long as I could. I ran the same 5k route a few times a week, always aiming to go faster. Every time out needed ...

It's time now for our science news roundup from Short Wave, NPR's science podcast. I'm joined by two of the show's reporters, Regina Barber and Rachel Carlson. Hey, y'all. REGINA BARBER, BYLINE: Hi.

For years, doctors have cited swimming and running as two of the best ways to strengthen your muscles and improve cardiovascular health. But now, new research says that racket-based sports like tennis ...