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When you run a race you haven’t registered for, you’re taking the easy way out
A friendly reminder that a 2:10 marathon is actually still pretty hard
The world’s biggest marathon is more than just a race. It offers the illusion of unity.
Tune in to the highly anticipated race on November 4
At Big’s Backyard, you never know how long the race is going to last, because there is no finish line
‘3100: Run and Become’ explores moving meditation all over the world, from a race around a single New York City block to a 1,000-day run for Japanese monks
After 18 years of putting on the marathon show, race director Peter Ciaccia is ready to move on
A tweak to the CMAH gene could be key to humans' running superiority
What if striving to be great is what's holding you back?
What do your $250 sneakers say about you?
Your next event can tell us a lot about the warming planet
Athletes break down their nutrition rituals.
She won Olympic gold in a sport that chose her. Can she do the same in the one she truly loves?
The man who raised the possibility of the feat back in 1991 takes another look into the crystal ball
Screaming quads don’t stand a chance
A stunning world record of 2:01:39 resets our understanding of what it means to run 26.2 miles.
He’ll win anyway, but we should also hope that Eliud "Boss Man" Kipchoge runs a world record
Sue Johnston has been setting FKTs for decades and inspired a generation of ultrarunners along the way. If you've never heard her name before, that's by design.
These organizations want to help you tick that big once-in-a-lifetime trip off your list
Many of the people disqualified last week cut the course for the commemorative medal
After becoming the first American woman to win the New York Marathon in 40 years, Flanagan is coming back to defend her title
With two years until the Tokyo Olympics, organizers are preparing for what could be a brutally warm race
Using machine learning to recognize who’s a serious competitive runner and who’s not could teach us something useful about avoiding injuries
Eating for endurance can be tricky, but it doesn't have to be
An in-depth biomechanical analysis of nearly everyone at the world track championships yields unexpected results
Elite runners often compete in shoe prototypes. Should the practice be banned?
This small country has consistently produced some of the world's best marathoners.
These are sturdy enough to take on any adventure and comfortable enough to wear every day—but they won't cost you an arm and a leg
We asked ex-Olympian, coach, and elite Masters runner John Henwood for his advice
We asked eight athletes what socks they'll be wearing for the Western States Endurance Run
It's never too late to race the 26.2. You just have to know how to prepare.
The 33-year-old started running as a way to cope with depression. Then she launched Harlem Run. Now she wields the sport as a tool to help the whole country.
New research compares men’s and women’s pacing patterns, and finds some telling differences
If we truly want more women in this sport, it's time to change the system for entering races
He's the best American runner in a generation. Too bad nobody likes him.
Before last month's Boston Marathon, a big win had eluded her for years. This changes everything.
Two weeks after Kathrine Switzer made headlines at Boston in 1967, 13-year-old Maureen Mancuso quietly shattered the women's world record. Few people noticed.
After the craziest race in decades, a controversy emerged about prize money. Luckily, this story has a happy ending.
The 122nd Boston Marathon was wet, windy, and cold, with many runners dropping out of the race because of hypothermia. Here's what you should wear to avoid the same DNF fate.
A new study probes why athletes like Callum Hawkins sometimes push themselves to collapse
A mathematical approach to flagging suspicious race times shows its worth
Non-elites on the podium. Crazy clothes. Mid-course pandemonium. The race gave running a much needed shake-up, if only for a day.
As Boston looms, so do the fears that haunt every marathoner
Ahead of the Boston Marathon, three of pro running's female giants discuss the country's chances (they're very good) of finally ending a 33-year dry spell
Brands got creative with their special-edition footwear for this year's race
On working through the lifestyle changes—from pizza to chafing—that come with an obsessed significant other
An analysis of five decades of world records reveals a surprising shift in pacing approach
At 43, the five-time Olympian seems indestructible
To get the most from your performance, you have to accept the unpleasant—and keep pushing
For the first time, the International Olympic Committee is researching what it takes for new moms to return to high-level competition
This weekend in New York City, a group of runners braved 211 laps around the track in pursuit of a niche world record
A running-obsessed owner. Tons of track memorabilia. What's not to love?
A record-holding marathoner and a journalist explore how your mindset can improve your running, and your running can improve your mind
The tools that help her train for one of running's biggest marathons
Your first ultra will be hard, but these races will make it just a bit easier
Until recently, the Nike track star seemed destined for burnout. But last year in Boston, after a wave of disappointing races and a personal tragedy, she ran a record-shattering debut marathon. Will the new distance of 26.2 miles save her career?
Temperatures were brutally low at this year’s running of the 300-mile competition, and one frostbitten competitor may lose his hands and feet. Is this just the price of playing a risky game, or does something need to change?
The fleet 50-year-old runner took the pavement less traveled—directly to an unprecedented berth at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials
Eight life lessons from one of America's best marathoners
Eliud Kipchoge shares (some of) the secrets to his success
Legislators in the state have proposed restricting marathons and half marathons to those older than 18, claiming that running damages kids' bones and joints. Science doesn't agree.
In an exclusive excerpt from his book 'Endure,' ϳԹ's Sweat Science columnist explores the brain's role in setting our physical limits.
And they've been my go-to running and hiking companion for more than 20,000 miles
After weeks training in this road runner, I believe it's one of the company's fastest shoes yet
Sometimes a little bit of recklessness pays off
The microbes in our digestive systems can affect everything from our mental health to our weight and vulnerability to disease. So why not athletic performance? New science is set to revolutionize the way we eat, train, and live.
This year was full of famous farewells, marketing stunts, and big-time wins for team USA
Follow the lead of elite athletes and use the science of motivation to perform at your best
It’s a perfect cocktail of a fast course, good weather, and dedicated runners
Ten pro tips for reaching—and maintaining—peak performance
Whether you're trying to qualify for Boston or just see improvement, these principles will get you there