Embarking on the journey to complete a marathon is as exciting as it is challenging. Seasoned runners and beginners lacing up for their first long-distance race both need the right gear to get to the ...

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 ...

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 ...

An aspect of marathon training that’s undebatable: tackling long runs. But the question of how far your longest training run should be lingers in the minds of many marathoners, and it turns out the ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I’ve been an avid long-distance runner for more than 10 years—and my job and passion have led me to test ...

On Sunday, more than 50,000 athletes are expected to compete in the New York City Marathon, one of the largest, and most elite marathons in the world. Running a continuous 26.2 miles is a major ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There's no reason to make running any harder than it is naturally. We don't need to run in suboptimal, ...

Endurance training is known to improve overall health and a recent study linking it to colon cancer should not deter one from the exercise, shares Dr Sood.