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.

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 ...

Heidi Stevens is committed to learning a new life lesson from each of the 16 weeks of training. We’re five weeks in, so here ...

You’ll need lower-body, upper-body, and stomach strength to power your marathon training.

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 ...

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 ...

Fueling for your race isn’t just important for a marathon. As annoying as it may be to get food or liquids down after running ...

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 ...

Why you need to lay the groundwork in autumn for a marathon in the spring – and how to do it ...

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 ...