Some laughed, while others questioned my intelligence, but I doubled down, pitching a short rant about why that dumb idiom might actually be the best advice you can give someone—because it’s also the ...

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 ...

When I started running in high school, I wasn’t just running: strength sessions consistently followed my after-school cross-country practices. Not only was I taught to hit my paces in interval ...

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 ...

Meredith Dietz is Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English and Communications from Northeastern University, where she graduated as valedictorian of her college.

When the opportunity to run the 5th Avenue Mile in New York City came around this year—they have a media mile in which Runner’s World editors can participate—I had already been about six weeks into ...

Marathon training plan made simple with nutrition tips, essential gear, pacing and race strategy essentials. Learn how to ...

The Houston marathon is just around the corner. Experts from Baylor College of Medicine detail how to properly prepare for your marathon with training tips, adequate running shoes and how to load on ...

An aspect of marathon training that’s undebatable: tackling long runs. But the question of how far your longest training run should be lingers in the minds of many marathoners, and it turns out the ...