If you’re a casual runner looking to log more miles this year, signing up for a race like a half or full marathon can be a great motivator. But before going full-force into a race training plan, it’s ...

If you want to add a race to your annual 2026 goals, building a solid running base is the best place to start. For new runners, those coming back to running after a break, or those who want to ...

Theoretically, base training should be pretty painless. The whole idea is to take it easy as you rack up slow-and-steady mileage. The hard stuff, like tempo runs and threshold intervals, comes later.