A slow run, defined as anything below 80% of your maximum heart rate, is a strategic way to get your reps in without sabotaging your recovery and setting yourself up for unnecessarily painful ...

And here at Runner’s World, we’re here to support you down any of the roads your running journey leads you. Maybe you’re ...

Ask a runner how many miles they run each week, and you will likely get a range: seven to 10 or 15 to 25, for example. That’s ...

A spring race may have the perfect conditions, but it means training through the depths of winter. That means having the right kit — and the right mindset.

In this weekly column, Wearables Editor Michael Hicks discusses the world of running watches, fitness apps, and training trends, in his quest to get faster and more fit. Many running watches offer ...

Is race day stirring up big feelings? Here’s why 26.2 is so emotional—and how to build strength from the start of training to ...

Embarking on the journey to complete a marathon is as exciting as it is challenging. Seasoned runners and beginners lacing up for their first long-distance race both need the right gear to get to the ...

Running a half-marathon may feel impossible to many — but with the help of experts, you could join the ranks of people who have competed to run 13.1 miles at a time. "Running a half-marathon is a ...

It was a gloomy March morning when I closed my eyes and signed up for my seventh marathon alone, this one in Montreal. Like many others, I started running in 2020, when the pandemic shut down my gym ...

At 71, the former race director averages about 30 miles a week, running every day, no matter the weather. Between now and ...

With the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on the horizon, summer training is well underway, and while running may not appear to be the most costly sport, for some runners the hobby is a significant ...