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 ...

Long Runs Don't Have to Be Tedious. These Tips Make Every Mile More Fun.

You’ve completed a few half marathons, and your sights are set on a new goal: breaking two hours. You download a training plan designed to help you do just that ...

Reaching your potential in the marathon is, well, a marathon. For many runners, the story goes something like this: you sign up for your first 26.2 with the simple goal of completing it. You follow a ...

Runners have two main paths to choose from when it comes to running goals: run faster or run longer. Both will make you a stronger, fitter athlete—but training for one looks a little different than ...

What shoes do half marathon runners wear? Are there better shoes for a marathon or even a road ultra? Let’s talk about the best long distance running shoes for your foot. From a whole lot of testing ...

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A new study shows a potential link between extreme endurance exercise and increased risk of advanced colon cancer in younger adults, according to research at Inova Schar Cancer Institute, in Fairfax, ...