Whether you’re gearing up for a 5K, half marathon, or a marathon, or just want to set aside one day of the week to log some extra miles, the long run is beneficial for both your overall fitness and ...
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How to run your first ultra marathon

It may seem like a daunting feat, but running your first ultra is more within your grasp than you think. Let's take the first ...
As legendary running coach Bill Squires once said, ‘the long run puts the tiger in the cat’ – and he’s right. No matter what your goal distance or time, adding regular long runs into your training ...
You’re halfway through a run when your legs start feeling like cement blocks. Your breathing becomes heavy and ragged, and that nagging side stitch just won’t subside. Your goal was to make it 20 more ...
You've completed your fair share of parkruns, solo 5ks and treadmill pounding. Now, you're setting your sights further afield. For many, the distance that makes most sense to cover next is the 10k – ...
Across the country, more people are lacing up their sneakers, whether it’s for neighborhood fun runs or full marathons. Just last year, the New York City Marathon saw more finishers than ever with ...
Joe Baur plans to conclude his run in Cleveland on Oct. 25, exactly six years after losing his mother to breast cancer.
Like all marathons, the Boston Marathon is 26.2 miles long, or 42.195 kilometers. The marathon traces its roots to ancient Greece. How long it will take you to complete the Boston Marathon depends on ...