Running a marathon is a gruelling task. Over four long hours (for the average runner) your body will pound its way through the race, putting its muscles, bones, joints and internal organs under ...

A slow run, defined as anything below 80% of your maximum heart rate, is a strategic way to get your reps in without sabotaging your recovery and setting yourself up for unnecessarily painful ...

Nearly 60,000 runners took to the streets of the Big Apple over a week ago for the 2025 New York City Marathon–and we’re still buzzing with excitement. That’s because it’s not too early to begin ...

If you're looking to improve your running strategy, tweak your training, or are just curious, knowing how many steps there are in a marathon can be a valuable fitness metric. As it can vary based on ...

From head to toe, what happens when you run 26.2 miles. — -- From the start of the race to the finish, running a marathon can take a toll on even the most experienced runners. Here's a look at ...

Are you a college student interested in running a half or full marathon? Read this article to learn my take on training ...

Before you can lace up for one of the world’s most remote races, you’ll need to navigate wild seas, endure freezing temperatures, and embark on a journey that tests more than just your endurance. The ...

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 ...

Think your marathon burned exactly 2,600 calories? Your body is way more complicated than that simple math suggests – it actually burns calories in three distinct phases, with the biggest shift ...

Runners looking to race in the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will be notified of their status as the lottery drawing ...

If you don’t have a ton of excess time to dedicate to half marathon training but still want to make progress, you need to get creative. One easy way to get more bang for your training buck, so to ...