Below is my twelve-week plan, which includes a week-by-week breakdown of the miles you need to run, the long run each week ...

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

Finishing a marathon is a bucket-list item for many runners, not to mention it can seriously boost your confidence and your ...

Running experts share why building a base over three months is best, particularly those new to running and who want to tackle ...

What to do if you miss a week, have an extra week, can’t get this week’s long run in, and more. January 16, 2025 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google When you’re ...

It’s mid-winter and you haven’t really started training for the spring marathon you signed up for yet. Now you’re shocked to realize how close it is. Or maybe a friend just told you they’re going to ...

The first time I ran a marathon, I was 21, struggling through my junior year of college, not really sure what I was doing, and certainly not training the way I should. I crossed the finish line with ...

If you aimlessly go from one race to another without regard for how they affect one another—or if you’re just looking for a ...

Once you sign up for your very first half marathon and share the good news, you might be inundated with race tips and tricks from well-meaning friends, family members, and random “fitness pros” on ...

Running a marathon is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have, and it’s not just the event itself you’ll remember — the months of training improve your fitness and mental resilience as well ...

The women’s training program officially begins on Jan. 5, 2026, with registration remaining open until mid-April.