It can be tempting to tack on more mileage, but that might not be the right strategy.

Executive function is reduced and cognitive effort increased after marathon racing in trained female athletes, outcomes ...

A vast majority of the over 52,000 finishers of the 2024 Chicago Marathon trained for the 26.2 mile run. Jaryn Garner, 31, did not. In her defense, Garner’s coworker Paula signed her up without asking ...

Every few years, I visit this topic. Running a marathon is for many a bucket list item. For me, it was achieved one year to the day past my first training run. How do I remember this exactly? Because ...

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How to Run Faster was created with Runner’s World Training Plans in mind. They are designed for runners of all levels ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ali Truwit would describe herself as a lifelong athlete. She’s always loved exercise, and grew up playing ...

In the run-up to the New York City Marathon, my mind was filled with anxiety. It’s not an unexpected feeling to have before taking on a 42.2km run, with the pressure of not letting down the many ...

If you’re not used to running long distances like a half marathon, the months of training, slowly building up your stamina, and adding miles one at a time to your long runs can feel grueling. So ...

Running a half-marathon may feel impossible to many — but with the help of experts, you could join the ranks of people who have competed to run 13.1 miles at a time. "Running a half-marathon is a ...