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Check out these Cyber Monday running headphones deals. Shown here, a woman running while wearing earbuds and a smartphone on her arm.
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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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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?

Exercise
A woman checking her fitness tracker during workout

Best fitness trackers 2024: Measure steps, sleep, calories and more

By Andrew Williams, Anna Gora last updated

Buying Guide These are the best fitness trackers you can buy in every category, from Apple Watch Series 8 and Garmin Fenix 7 to Amazfit Balance.

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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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A male runner is checking his running watch while exercising

Best running watches 2024: Top picks for sprinters, marathon runners and triathletes

By Lloyd Coombes last updated

BUYING GUIDE These are the best running watches you can buy in every category, from Garmin Fenix 7 and Coros Pace 2 to Garmin Enduro 2.

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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.

Exercise
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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Two female friends running together in a forest – they are looking at each other and smiling wide. The lady on the left has her dark blonde hair up in a ponytail and is wearing a dark gray sports bra with white straps, gray leggings and a fitness watch on her left arm. The lady on the right has tightly cured brown hair and is wearing a pink and red chevron-patterned sports bra, navy blue leggings and a white fitness watch on her left arm.

Best sports bras for running 2024: top picks from Under Armour, Sweaty Betty and more

By Alice Ball last updated

Buying guide The best sports bras for running can protect you during a workout. Here are our top products.

Buying guide
Two women laugh and smile as they run on treadmills.

Runners enjoyed their workouts more after using cannabis, but physically floundered

By Emily Cooke published

Smoking cannabis before a workout may make the experience more enjoyable, but it may feel harder, a small study suggests.

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Best running headphones

Best running headphones 2024: Unleash the power of music

By Harry Bullmore last updated

BUYING GUIDE From Samsung, Bose and Beats, here are the best running headphones ― as tested by Live Science.

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