When you toe the start line of a 10K, your race day is going to be totally different than if you were running a marathon. But despite the contrast in those two race experiences, there are some ...

Why you want it on your plan: Marathoners and ultramarathoners may benefit most from the journey long run, because the goal ...

Research also backs up the importance of durability, particularly in ultramarathons. A 2025 study says “muscle damage and associated fatigue is the main impediment to performance in long ...

Experts share the best types of interval training to help you improve both as a long-distance runner and an all-around athlete.

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 ...

I’ve always thought running a marathon was an impressive feat. Having both run the 2024 New York City marathon and trained for more races throughout the year, I’ve learned the truth: Running the race ...

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