Once you sign up for your very first half marathon and share the good news, you might be inundated with race tips and tricks from well-meaning friends, family members, and random “fitness pros” on ...

Whether it’s the dog days of summer or you live in a warm climate, temperatures are high this fall marathon-training season. Cue the ice bath. The heat can be both your best friend and your worst ...

But often, it’s the workout that gives you extra motivation, a routine challenge, that ultimately helps you realize you can ...

What to do if you miss a week, have an extra week, can’t get this week’s long run in, and more. January 16, 2025 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google When you’re ...

A distance like the marathon can seem intimidating—however, it shouldn’t be a fear-inducing commitment. In fact, even some of ...

Here are three ways to choose a realistic marathon time goal, which will help you decide how fast to train and how fast to run on race day. Recommendations on how to stay healthy while marathon ...

Are you ready to embark on an incredible journey from running 3 miles to conquering a half-marathon, a whopping 13.1 miles? You might be surprised, but it's entirely achievable! In this article, we'll ...

The marathon represents the pinnacle of endurance running, covering an impressive 26.2 miles (42 kilometers). This historic distance traces back to ancient Greece, where legend tells of Phidippides’ ...

Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's Saturday morning newsletter, The Weekender. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. This Monday, roughly 30,000 runners will ...

At mile 20 of the famed Boston Marathon, I realized that I was failing miserably at my job. It was my responsibility to guide Tony, a member of Achilles International, but I was quite literally ...

In two months, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon will draw runners from across the country and beyond for one of the biggest races in the world. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or this is your ...

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