It can be the most important move of the day—simply getting going! It’s comforting to know that even the best athletes in the world sometimes have trouble getting out the door. Some tips from Uta to help you take that magic step on days you don’t feel like working out.

The Philadelphia-based charity, Back on My Feet, uses running to get the homeless off the streets and back on the road to a new life. And their unusual approach works. Take The Magic Step visited this remarkable charity.

Overweight and out of shape, Bernd Liebscher was inspired to run and complete the Bangkok Marathon after reading articles on training and nutrition on the Take The Magic Step Web site. Along the way he lost 59 pounds and changed his life. This is his story, in his own words.

You can miss so much if you don’t pack your running shoes for that out-of-town journey. Runner and author Scott Douglas shows how the most famous landscapes can take on a whole new meaning viewed from a runner’s-eye perspective.

One of the great things about aerobic exercise is how sharing a workout with a relative stranger can create an instant friendship.

Celebrated 1976 Boston Marathon champion Jack Fultz, who teaches sport psychology at Tufts University, shares his thoughts on how to measure your successes—and be truly happy with your accomplishments.

A workout at any time of the day is great. But those at the bookends of the day are special not only visually, but also in how they give meaning to the hours that lie before and after them.

How satisfying to get in a workout while helping to reduce greenhouse gases! Tips to help you help the environment—from making your own no-wrapper energy bars to saving shower water.

Congratulations, marathoner! You’ll return to full physical and mental strength quickest with a few wise choices. Learn about the all-important recovery steps you can take from the moment you cross the finish line and how to beat the Post-Marathon Blues. Hint: It includes cheesecake!

Experiencing all of what nature has to offer is one of running’s greatest treats.

Should we feel obliged to put our workouts toward practical ends?

When you think about something being fun, you usually picture yourself smiling and laughing. But there’s a whole other aspect of fun that gradually gets revealed to you when you’re fit.

Bill Rodgers won the Boston and New York City marathons four times each and was ranked #1 in the world three times. At 58, his competitive juices still flow. But more importantly, Bill has become an elder statesman and ambassador for the sport of running. (This interview was posted in October 2006.)

Many people see running as nothing but drudgery, discipline and denial. They couldn’t be more wrong.

The 2006 Pan-Massachusetts Challenge was a group exercise in using fitness to defeat cancer.

Whether you want to lose 10 pounds or run a marathon, setting realistic goals is the key to staying motivated and getting the most from yourself. In this interview Uta shares the mental and physical tools she uses to inspire her.

After an impromptu workout with Uta, Take The Magic Step’s™ Mike Reger was inspired to capture his thoughts.

By Uta Pippig
Even champions were once beginners. Here Uta describes her early running days: Running is an awesome sport. It has the advantage of keeping you fit without requiring much equipment: a pair of running shoes and somewhere to run are enough. Just set aside some time to run, and if you can find someone to run with, that’s even better.

When your body is ready for that easy day, give it a treat. Uta shares her approach and some of what goes through her mind on easy runs amid beautiful scenery. Some insight as to her perspective may influence your enjoyment during your next easy run and help you understand a little more of what makes a runner better.

Uta describes what she finds so captivating about running, and how you can gain that same appreciation.