Lactate threshold workouts are one of the most important parts of a distance-running training plan. Putting your body through this type of exercise will help you run faster and run longer. “Lactate ...

“If you live near flatter terrain, or you don’t have those rolling hills, treadmill workouts can be hugely beneficial for a ...

One year after a hit-and-run crash left her critically injured, Michaela Howk has resumed physical training and is preparing ...

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

Runners have two main paths to choose from when it comes to running goals: run faster or run longer. Both will make you a stronger, fitter athlete—but training for one looks a little different than ...

The familiar satisfaction of tracking miles on a fitness device might give runners a false sense of achievement. While logging miles and hitting distance goals has long been a key metric for tracking ...

Talk about payoffs Expanding the reaches of your yoga practice from the confines of a 2-by-6-foot mat to, say, a 26.2-mile course is not as crazy as it sounds. Little tricks learned on the mat—like ...

A certified running coach explains why beginners should forget miles and pace and focus on time to build fitness, consistency ...

Across the country, more people are lacing up their sneakers, whether it’s for neighborhood fun runs or full marathons. Just last year, the New York City Marathon saw more finishers than ever with ...

I’ve always thought running a marathon was an impressive feat. Having both run the 2024 New York City marathon and trained for more races throughout the year, I’ve learned the truth: Running the race ...

Objectives We explored whether a spike in running distance during a single session or over 1 week, compared with the preceding period, was associated with increased risk of running-related overuse ...