Is the marathon an ambitious first running goal? Sure. But we get why a beginner may want to skip some of the traditional running milestones—the casual 5K you run for fun; the 10K you do to see if you ...

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 ...

Last time I raced a half marathon was in 2024 at Boulderthon in Colorado, where I finished in 1:53:46—after following ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Credit: Bob Al-Greene/Photo: Meredith Dietz - In-House Art Welcome to Training Diaries, a new Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2023 TCS New ...

What to do if you miss a week, have an extra week, can’t get this week’s long run in, and more. Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and ...

Do you have a fall marathon on your calendar? Picking the right training plan — whether it’s your first race or you’re trying for a personal best — will help you have a successful race day. “People ...

You’ll need lower-body, upper-body, and stomach strength to power your marathon training.

After running the New York City Marathon on the New Balance team in 2023, I was devoted to taking some time off from racing to let my body recover. But then Athleta reached out with an opportunity I ...

And what not to do.

Once the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 concludes on Sunday, it won't be long before runners begin preparations for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. An 18-week training plan designed to set ...

FARGO - Marilyn Laliberte lives to run and now she's making a living helping others become faster, stronger runners. Laliberte started a running training program with her friend Jenny Aune two years ...