Every fall our group has a campout. Some of the things that take place are just not for me. As soon as it gets dark, everybody takes all of their clothes off, stands around in a circle goofing around ...

Stryde Social Run Club meets twice a month for a two-mile run or a one-mile walk at your own pace, no pressure. There are no requirements. You just sign up online, show up, and start moving.

The club was founded by Felipe Rojas and Alex Wordsworth, who wanted members to have social opportunities along with workouts.

Running with other people is not only more fun but can also provide accountability and support as you train. Virtual friends count, too. By Jennie Coughlin My first experiences running were on my high ...

I used to throw up before every race I ran. Tears would gush down my cheeks as I winced around corners, limped across the finish, and hyperventilated while waiting for results. This was 10 years ago.

Virginia Camacho and Priscilla Rojas became running buddies about a decade ago. They didn’t see many women like them at races, and they began to dream — “imagine if we had a really big crew,” Rojas ...