If you aimlessly go from one race to another without regard for how they affect one another—or if you’re just looking for a ...

I find that a proper pre-marathon phase followed by your usual marathon-training phase will likely lead to an early peak. You’ll find that you don’t need as many marathon-specific workouts to get into ...

What to do if you miss a week, have an extra week, can’t get this week’s long run in, and more. January 16, 2025 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google When you’re ...

With the abundance of marathon training advice available today, figuring out how best to prepare can seem as daunting as the race itself. There are training plans for every ability level, books ...

If the thought of running a marathon—26.2 miles—feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. Toward the end of a multi-month marathon training program, weekly running time can close in on dozens of miles ...

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Once the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 concludes on Sunday, it won't be long before runners begin preparations for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. An 18-week training plan designed to set ...

If you have mastered the 5k and 10k distances – and enjoyed the process of doing so – your natural next step might be tackling the half marathon (exciting!). However, while the distance (21.1k) is ...

Running a marathon is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have, and it’s not just the event itself you’ll remember — the months of training improve your fitness and mental resilience as well ...

Tears ran down my face as I watched coverage of the 2021 New York City Marathon while nursing my one-month-old baby girl. We were both wearing diapers. I feared I would never get to the starting ...