Don’t feel fit, fast, or motivated in your training? You’re not failing. Learn why training when you don’t feel like an athlete is normal and how consistency builds confidence, fitness, and resilience over time.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’ve “earned” the right to call yourself a runner, you’re not alone. For many of us, the hardest part of the running journey isn’t the training—it’s identifying as athletes and being proud of our accomplishments.

For many of us, running isn’t just a sport. It can serve many purposes: a way to stay healthy, a coping mechanism, a community. It’s how we connect with our bodies, clear our minds, and carve out space for ourselves in a noisy world. But as the climate crisis intensifies, running, one of the most adaptable sports, one that requires no gym, no machines, just our legs and the open air, is being threatened.

Just because something is marketed as “healthy” doesn’t mean that it is, especially if you take into account your specific lifestyle factors, such as being in a demanding training cycle. So let’s break down some of the most popular wellness trends currently circulating in the running space, and look at what actually holds up against science and research.

This article will break down the hidden costs of running, how social media has changed the perception and expectations of what someone actually needs to be a successful runner, and simple ways to keep the sport more affordable and joyful without maxing out your credit cards or feeding into consumerism.

In the newest episode of The Running Explained Podcast, Coach Elisabeth is joined (for the fifth time) by Dr. Marie Witt, a strength coach for runners and doctor of physical therapy, to tackle one of the most persistent issues in the sport: why runners get injured during training, and what critical factors we’ve been overlooking.

In the latest episode of The Running Explained Podcast, Coach Elisabeth chats with Jonathan Levitt, podcast host of For The Long Run and founder of Long Run Labs about his personal journey into the sport and the broader evolution of running culture.

In this episode of The Running Explained Podcast, Marie "Lootie" Leautey, shares her extraordinary journey of becoming the second woman to run around the world.

In this episode of The Running Explained Podcast, author, certified running, cycling and triathlon coach, and personal trainer Jeff Horowitz shares why he left a 20-year legal career to pursue his passion for fitness and running.

Running is about so many things: community, health, stress relief, purpose, the list goes on. But, to me, running isn’t about my outfit. And yet, increasingly, the sport feels like it’s morphing into a fashion show.

Let me say this plainly: if you're relying only on motivation to get your training done, you're setting yourself up for a crash. Motivation is great when it shows up. It’s that extra pep in your step, the fire-in-your-belly kind of energy. When you’re feeling good, rested, inspired, you can't help but get out the door. The miles fly by and the workouts feel easy. But those days are the exception, not the rule.

In this solo episode of The Running Explained Podcast, Coach Elisabeth Scott explores the powerful connection between mindfulness and performance.

In this new episode, Coach Elisabeth chats with Running Explained coaches Nick Klastava & Jessie Gruca to discuss the realities of traveling to races with family.

Discover the 10 life-changing lessons I’ve learned as a runner. From breakthrough moments that happen when you least expect them, to the importance of self-compassion, these reflections will inspire you to embrace the journey—whether you're training for your next race or navigating life's challenges.

In this new episode, Coach Elisabeth chats with Alex Parker & Meredith Root of Tactic Nutrition about their personal journeys from traditional careers to thriving as nutrition coaches and fitness entrepreneurs.

In the latest episode of Running Explained, Elisabeth speaks with Michael Mazzara, CEO of Rogue Expeditions, about combining his love of running and traveling into a career.