F or many would-be marathoners, January seems as good a time as any to dust off their trainers and begin the journey to ...

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

A distance like the marathon can seem intimidating—however, it shouldn’t be a fear-inducing commitment. In fact, even some of ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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's time to lace up your sneakers. Registration has opened for the Pittsburgh Marathon's 2026 Marathon Kickoff Training Run.