A pair of well-fitted compression shorts not only provides runners with snug comfort and less chafing—they can actually improve your performance. Studies have shown that compression apparel can help ...

Runners are a fussy bunch—and for good reason. The right gear can make all the difference, whether it’s shoes, shirts or even the perfect energy bar. What works for one runner might be a total miss ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Most guys who exercise regularly should own a pair of ...

As a year-round shorts runner, I’m an expert in the good, the bad, and the miserable when it comes to running shorts. Comfort, potential for chafing and storage are front-of-mind when I’m shopping for ...

Heart, lungs, and legs—these are the engines needed for running. The body’s built-in insulation protects the first two, but the gams present a lot of surface area that’s vulnerable to wind and cold.

Running shorts have the power to make a run fantastic or ruin it. In my 15 years of running, I’ve tested shorts that feel like a second skin, while others have left me chafed, wedgied, and ...

There’s nothing better than stepping out the door in a light, airy pair of running shorts on a crisp fall day with a slight chill brushing your legs, knowing that a mile in, you’ll warm up to that ...