And what not to do.

Is the marathon an ambitious first running goal? Sure. But we get why a beginner may want to skip some of the traditional running milestones—the casual 5K you run for fun; the 10K you do to see if you ...

If you’re training to run a marathon, you’ll understand the importance of the long run – that high-mileage workout that gradually increases in distance each week and primes your body and mind for the ...

One woman, who hated running, lost 200 pounds and is now training to run a half-marathon. She hired a coach to help her get across the finish line.

29-year-old Alex Masai, who placed 3rd place in the 2025 Chicago Marathon, gave a glimpse at the training approach that keeps him on top. Alex Masai emphasizes sleep, nutrition, and high-mileage ...

Training for a marathon often requires months of grueling work and commitment. But injuries and other responsibilities can sidetrack even the most dedicated runners. Sometimes, runners may have to ...

The first time I ran a marathon, I was 21, struggling through my junior year of college, not really sure what I was doing, and certainly not training the way I should. I crossed the finish line with ...

You can’t have a goal time for your half marathon—whether it’s your first or 20th—without a goal pace. An optimal racing strategy requires knowing the right speed to maintain for your race, along with ...

Running the Army Ten Miler or the fall half marathon? We're kicking off our fall training programs with a free training run, followed by an introduction to training, and a chance to ask some coaches ...

The clock is ticking for these runners preparing for this year's Flying Pig Marathon. With 14 weeks to go before the Flying Pig Marathon, it's all about the miles.“Saturday long runs are the key to ...

Congratulations, you caught the marathon bug, and now you have 26.2 miles ahead of you. If you don’t know where to start, I’ve got you covered. I’ve done five marathons, coached plenty of runners in ...