Everyone knows running is great for the cardiovascular system; however, it also dramatically tightens certain muscle groups while doing nothing for others. This prerun Power Yoga routine can solve...
Overtraining can result from overexercising. Also consider how other activities affect your training program.
Runners enjoy the camaraderie and the exhilaration of running races. But you can have too much of a good thing.
Why run a race? Says running legend Grete Waitz: "There is something about the ritual of the race - putting on the number, lining up, being timed - that brings out the best in us."
Maybe you've run a couple of races, and you're hooked. Now you can focus on new goals and take your racing to another level.
Tapering means cutting back on running in the time before a race. This cutting back in activity helps your body and mind to be rested and ready.
Feeling lonely as a long-distance runner? Forget it! For maximum fun and fitness, you can do it with your family.
Everyone knows that running is great for the cardiovascular system; however, it's also a fact that it dramatically tightens certain muscle groups while doing nothing for others. This post-run...
One of the best ways to see the world is by running, a sport you can practice anywhere. A marathon can be a great international experience.
Many marathons require travel; that's part of the adventure of running. But you should be well prepared in order to blend travel and running successfully.
Running a good marathon all boils down to how well you trained. But successfully tapering before the event is just as important.
The first challenge of the marathon is to finish the distance. After you know you can do that, the lure is to do it faster. Here's how to do it in four months.
Marathon training must be a balance between stress and rest. Remember that you are embarking on a long-term goal, so be sure to focus on the "long run."
Grete Waitz, nine-time champion of the New York City Marathon, former World Marathon Champion and the first woman to break the barrier of 2 hours and 30 minutes in the event, offers her tips for...
The excitement of race day often gets you through the marathon itself. The real challenge of the marathon might be the weeks and months of training.
Going 26.2 miles in a marathon takes tremendous energy. You'll need your head as much as your body to get you through.
A 1-mile race or "fun run" is a great introduction to the sport. It's a chance to gain fitness and get a sense of the camaraderie of a running event.
The mile - a test of both speed and endurance - is the classic running distance. Improving your mile time also translates to running well at other distances.
The 5K (5 kilometers, or 3.1 miles) is the most popular running distance in the United States, and it's a good introduction to distance running.
You've discovered the challenge of the 5K race - a balance of strength and speed. Now, you want to go faster.
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