After a major weight loss, I spent years training hard and going above and beyond to be the best athlete I could be. At that ...

That’s the excited text message I received this past weekend from one of my best friends, along with a picture of her and one of our mutual close friends at a race finish line. The two had just ...

If you've got a half marathon on the horizon and are looking for a shorter 12-week build-up to prepare – whether it's your first 13.1 or you are aiming for a new personal best – you've come to the ...

Forget six-day training weeks. This lower-mileage approach is helping busy runners reach the start line stronger and the ...

While Couch to 5K is a brilliant initiative that’s helped countless people get into running, some women benefit from a more tailored approach. This is particularly true in midlife, when physical and ...

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 ...

September 8, 2025 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google We may earn a commission from links on this page. Training for a marathon can be a massive commitment, but not ...

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 – ...

Yes, running more—provided you build up gradually over time—can make you a better runner, but it’s hardly the only piece of the puzzle. Strength training is a huge factor too: Adding it to your ...

The run-walk method is often considered a training plan for beginners. But runners of all levels can benefit. By Danielle Friedman During a recent half-marathon, I was taking a walk break when a man ...

In late April, over 25,000 runners will line up for the Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon in New York, making it America’s fastest-growing race. Again. The half marathon is having a moment. According ...

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