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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 ...

Forget six-day training weeks. This lower-mileage approach is helping busy runners reach the start line stronger and the ...

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 ...

Anyone can take on the 13.1-mile distance, and How to Master the Half Marathon will get you there feeling strong. No matter where you are in your running journey, this program will help you choose an ...

One woman, who hated running, lost 200 pounds and is now training to run a half-marathon. She hired a coach to help her get ...

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 ...

It takes a steady increase in weekly mileage to cross the finish line in one piece. Volume requirements can vary depending on ...

I’ve been a regular runner since I was a teenager and gradually got more comfortable tackling longer distances in my twenties. I go to a neighborhood run club for five- to eight-mile runs in the park ...

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 ...

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 ...