‘Run faster by running less’ may sound an odd notion, but what if you could smash your marathon PB by chopping your mileage? RW’s injury-prone marathon veteran Kerry McCarthy gave it a go. See if this ...

Snag a big marathon personal best by going all-in on the long run. Training for your next marathon–and aiming to score a big ...

A triathlete by trade, Yee became the second-fastest British marathon runner in history when he completed the 26.2-mile ...

At 71, the former race director averages about 30 miles a week, running every day, no matter the weather. Between now and ...

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 ...

Through his 12-week Valencia training block, Yee focused on improving his stride length under fatigue, and the work paid off. In Sunday’s race, not only did his stride length not slip in the final 10K ...

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 ...

Implementing a base-building phase into your routine allows you to gradually add miles, build your aerobic fitness, and listen to your body. Plus, you’ll incorporate strength work and cross training ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

I’m not going to sugarcoat it: Picking up running as a 42-year-old is tough. So is training for a half-marathon, especially for someone like me who’s never completed, or even considered, one before.