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Later this month, 50 years after making history, the first woman to run the iconic event will race it again
We asked four pros how they fuel for race day. We learned not to fear the beer and that sweet potato popsicles are the bomb.
Remember to take care of yourself after your big day
Researchers say that when Paula Radcliffe ran a world record 2:15:25 marathon in 2003, she broke the female equivalent of the two-hour marathon
Watch as the folks at Vandyfilms attempt to capture that feeling of effortlessness most runners seek.
The record attempt will depend as much on the runners' food and hydration strategies as their speed and stamina
Rahsaan Thomas is incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison, where he found running while serving a life sentence
Six athletically inclined people鈥攔egular folks with regular jobs, just like you鈥攄ivulge how much money they spend on their fitness routines
So, you're undertrained and about to run your first marathon, eh? Take it from me: you're not alone鈥攁nd these tips might help you thrive.
Ultrarunning is as tough on the mind as it is on the body, so the sport's best have developed mental strategies to reframe their darkest moments. Their techniques can help us all get more from our training.
Megan Lizotte was born and raised running in the mountains of Colorado. So when her husband had an incredible opportunity that would draw her out to California, it forced her to ponder what it meant to be home.
The relationship will offer some healthy perspective on your obsession, but it will also make you feel like a lunatic
Sometimes setting an unreasonable goal is the only way to jump-start your fitness
A new initiative called Run Wild wants to give runners a platform to make their voices heard
We asked a group of pro outdoor athletes how they deal with conditions that can swing from sunny and warm to cold and dreary in an instant
Ben Kaplan remembers the masters running legend, who died on Monday at 86
It's not just for spandex-clad speed racers. Here's how any athlete can tap into the power of the track to get fitter and faster.
Marathon training can be overwhelming, but some things just aren't worth the stress
Nike and Adidas are each unveiling a new supershoe. Will they make the world's fastest runners even faster?
The key to success is a healthy mix of preparation and adaptability
'The Run is Worth Fighting For' is a film illustrating the lingering fight it takes to be a runner.
Running and storytelling go a long way back. These are some of the most notable examples.
The maximalist running shoe company tackles the track with an innovative new design
The days may be getting longer, but weekends are few, and there are many adventures to cram in. So follow the lead of ambitious mountain towners across the West and put it all together into a multisport sufferfest.
Our hard-earned lessons (clean up the van before a first date) and the advice we still stand by (sex in a portaledge鈥攇reat idea!)
As a beef farmer by trade, Nicky Spinks grew up running through the hills surrounding her farm. She now holds four records for some UK's hardest running challenges.
In the early 80's an eclectic group of runners became discontent with only marathon distances. Soon, their HURT Ohana began to grow and organize.
The treadmill ruins the simplicity of running and packages the sport as a commodity
The new photography book 'Racing Age' reminds us that it's a whole lot of fun to be a competitive athlete for life
Sunny Stroeer got sick and still set the speed record on Aconcagua. We sat down with the ex weekend warrior to talk training, coffee, and the all-women team that tackled the highest mountain in South America.
Smartwool discovered that women run at much different temperatures than men. Now it's using that data to reengineer its women's socks and base layers.
No runner was made in a day. And for every runner, there is a story of origin; a familiar trail, high school track, or a road. This is that story.
These top-notch international destination races are worth the flight
Only an insane person would embark on a seven-day, seven-continent stage race. Then again, there are a lot of crazy runners out there.
An overreliance on technology can make you slower. When it comes to training, it's time to rewind the clock and rely on our more primal instincts.
Have things gotten stale on the trail? Variation is the key to sustaining the relationship.
How to avoid being a jerk on the roads, trails, and track
Tony Krupicka is one of the world鈥檚 foremost ultra runners. The 33-year-old Nebraska native is a two-time winner of the Leadville 100 and the 50-Mile Trail National Championships, and he鈥檚 placed second in the county鈥檚 original ultra鈥擶estern States 100. Last month, he let us into his Boulder, Colorado, home, which is strewn with training tools, from road bikes and ski-mo skis to running shoes and cams.
We spoke to the CEO of the new Virgin Sport to find out what to expect in 2017. The short answer: While the details are thin, the vibe sounds like farmer鈥檚 market meets marathon expo.
The Distance is a short film from TRUE MVMNT about ultrarunner Jim Walmsley. He's quickly risen through the ranks of trail running, blowing past old records on his way.
For exercising with music, wire-free headphones are the holy grail. But are Apple's AirPods the closest to perfection? We tested half a dozen of its competitors to find out.
The widely used drug was added to the WADA list of banned substances on January 1, 2016 because of 鈥渆vidence of its use by athletes with the intention of enhancing performance.鈥
How to raise an adventure companion who will keep up with you mile after mile
In retrospect, maybe using the notoriously difficult Ragnar Trail Relay as a way to get back into distance running wasn't the best idea
Here鈥檚 what you should consider before dragging yourself off the couch and out the door this holiday season
The sport's not just doping scandals. These individuals represent the very best that running has to offer.
A side-by-side comparison of the world's top-tier 26.2s
We asked the experts how to diagnose, treat, and prevent running's most frustrating, most common injury
Is this design going to revolutionize footwear? We鈥檙e not sure yet.
Kris Mychasiw represents the only two professional athletes in the sport鈥攁nd he sees a much bigger future for those who can chug and run fast
From a totally reinvented ski boot to a wetsuit that's good for the environment, this is the stuff we're most excited about
Earlier this week, the Portland brand announced a wildly ambitious plan to break the two-hour marathon barrier by next spring. We asked three experts to weigh in on the stunt and the outcry it has provoked.
In this episode Sarah Brown finally gets to compete in the US Olympic Trials.
Joint pain, heart problems, boredom, dubious fashion. It's easy to come up with reasons not to run. So why do it at all?
Everyone likes to run fast. Here are the courses where you鈥檙e most likely to set a PR.
Sarah Brown starts hitting some turning point workouts, but an injury is always lurking.
Run Mama Run is a series from GoodFight Media that tells the story of elite runner Sarah Brown and explores one of the many struggles of being a female athlete
For the past two decades, the website LetsRun.com has straddled the lines between gossip, investigative reporting, and hardcore training advice, angering Nike, USA Track and Field, and traditional media in the process. Charles Bethea joined them at the 2016 Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon, to figure out how they鈥檝e managed to become the most important, and controversial, outlet in competitive running.
A new device called Halo Sport promises to improve performance by stimulating your mind. We zapped our brains in the name of science to see if it could really make us faster.
Cross-country is a great sport that gets no love. But it should.
Run Mama Run is a series from GoodFight Media that tells the story of elite runner Sarah Brown and explores one of the many struggles of being a female athlete.
A new social media initiative has many prominent endurance athletes publicly speaking out against doping. But in order to affect real change, the initiative has to come from the top down.
A powerhouse trio of American women鈥擬olly Huddle, Gwen Jorgensen, and Kim Conley鈥攁ll made their marathon debuts this past weekend in New York. Here's what they learned and what they wish they had done differently.
Here鈥檚 what it takes to fuel someone who鈥檚 running over 70 miles a day for 42 days
The days are getting shorter. Here's the best gear to brighten your path.
Pete Kostelnick just broke one of the toughest running records in history, logging an average of 72 miles for 42 days straight. He's the latest in a line of runners going back 120 years who have tested their mettle by crossing the country on foot.
Why do the times of some of the best amateur marathoners in America keep getting worse?
Thirty-one thousand miles later, the writer looks back at what a half-century running habit taught him about life, pathfinding, and working off lots of French wine
Two-time gold medalist Ashton Eaton on the importance of focus, running, and coffee.
Salomon TV: The Canyon follows the two runners into the endless playground of canyons and rock and makes the rest of us jealous that we don't live in Utah.
The best runs, rides, climbs, and places to refuel in the Windy City
"Moments at Elevation," from filmmaker Isaiah Jay, explores the spirit, struggle, and magic of that empowers hopefuls across the finish line.
Deaths, injuries, and helicopter rescues are a regular occurrence on Longs Peak, but that doesn鈥檛 stop people from trying to climb it
In this video from Red Bull, Thomas shares how he stays focused and balances his various roles, plus his go-to workout, nutrition strategy and his tips for long-term fitness success.
You can't beat the beauty of running on mountain trails, but I still sometimes long for the freedom and shared chaos of urban runs