With the explosion of information available on the Internet, you'd think magazines and books would be obsolete. However, the ever-expanding selection of magazines, periodicals, and books is a testament to the fact that nothing quite beats the tactile experience of hands-on reading.

Sure you can find out all kinds of information online, even race calendars, but there's nothing like finding it all in one place in your running magazine. Some of the most popular and well-known running magazines are listed below. Check 'em out!

• Runner's World — “the worldwide authority on running information”

• Running Journal — “the source for road racing and fitness news in the Southeast”

• Running Research News — “a monthly newsletter which keeps sports-active people up-to-date on the latest information about training, sports nutrition, and sports medicine.”

• Running Times — “the runner's best resource”

• Marathon & Beyond — “run longer, better, smarter”

• National Masters News — “the central source of information for masters athletics throughout the U.S.”

• Trail Runner — “helps runners of all ages and abilities experience the outdoors and achieve a healthier lifestyle through off-road running”

• UltraRunning — “the voice of the ultrarunner”

• Track & Field News — “the bible of the sport since 1948”