F or many would-be marathoners, January seems as good a time as any to dust off their trainers and begin the journey to ...

But often, it’s the workout that gives you extra motivation, a routine challenge, that ultimately helps you realize you can ...

Running experts share why building a base over three months is best, particularly those new to running and who want to tackle ...

The Houston marathon is just around the corner. Experts from Baylor College of Medicine detail how to properly prepare for ...

Making it to the finish line of a marathon is seriously impressive. What’s arguably even more admirable: Sticking to a training schedule for several months leading up to the 26.2. Logging 20, 30, or ...

Although I had already been running for 10 years, I never had any intention to run my first marathon. One early spring day, I innocently joined my friend on her long run, with plans to run only a ...

A faulty tip can look like improper form advice, unhelpful mental strategies, and even workout suggestions less-than-suited ...

It’s 9 a.m. on a Saturday, and I’m several miles into a long training run—legs heavy, pace slower than I’d hoped, and the finish line still miles away. Training for the NYC Marathon reshaped the way I ...

It took me two years to sign up for a half-marathon after deciding I really wanted to do one. What stopped me? Fear (that I couldn’t do it), laziness (that I didn’t want it bad enough), and lack of ...

Becki Ledford in April 2013 (left) and April 2016. Ledford gained about 25 pounds over the course of a few years, because she'd drink more sugary beverages and eat carb-heavy meals while training for ...