Iconic Marathoners Swear By These Workouts—and They Could Be Key for Your Own Training

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

A marathon can feel intimidating. These tips from running legends will make every mile enjoyable

A distance like the marathon can seem intimidating—however, it shouldn’t be a fear-inducing commitment. In fact, even some of ...
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How training for a marathon became the most honest conversation I have ever had with myself

One of the biggest lessons marathon training teaches you is pacing, not just during your run, but in life. To build and cover ...

Even These Marathon Icons Have Gotten Bad Training Advice. Here’s How to Avoid Faulty Running Tips.

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

Gear up for the marathon with these tips

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

12 Marathon Training Apps to Help You Conquer 26.2 Miles

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 ...
Self

How to Train for a Marathon If You've Never Run One Before

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 ...
Fast Company

Parallels between marathon training and building a career

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 ...
Women's Health

‘I Trained for 3 Half-Marathons in One Year—Here's What I Learned'

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 ...
NPR

Ready For Your First Marathon? Training Can Cut Years Off Your Cardiovascular Age

If you've ever considered training for a marathon, but you're a bit intimidated by the idea of 26.2 miles, here's some motivation. A slow and steady six-month training program designed to gradually ...
Canadian Running Magazine

How Alex Yee unlocked his 2:06 marathon breakthrough

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 ...
New York Post

Marathon training made me fat

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 ...