There's a lot riding on your feet when you run. A well-designed, comfortable pair of shoes can prevent injury and make running more enjoyable.
There are as many possible jogging routes as there are joggers. Here are some tips on finding the safest, most appropriate route for you.
A good jogging regimen clears the head and gets the blood flowing after those long hours at work or school.
Short-distance running is a fun, time-efficient way to exercise regularly while building muscle mass in your legs.
Before attempting this training schedule, you should be able to run 12 miles. If you have any doubts about your fitness, consult your doctor.
Warming up before a run is like revving up your own personal engine. A good warm-up routine can lead to better performance and helps reduce the risk of injury.
How to win a race -- NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO POST
Following a few simple steps can add safety and enjoyment to your running routine.
To support the rigors of marathon training, you need to eat well, and scientifically. But don't forget a dose of good, sound common sense.
Pre-marathon eating is as important a part of the equation as prerace training. Make sure you eat well, and scientifically, the week before the marathon.
In the early days of the marathon, runners took in nothing but water. Today, they benefit from research into easily digestible energy sources that help fuel them for the long run.
Many runners prepare meticulously for a marathon, which includes following a proper diet for endurance events. They forget, however, that what they eat afterward is just as important to speed...
If you are in reasonably good health, preferably over age 18, and have the necessary time and energy, you can run a marathon.
Long training runs are the bread and butter of marathon preparation. They're also part of a special ritual and should be successful and enjoyable in their own right.
You've done the training; now put it to good use. Once you've decided to run a marathon, it is important to find the right one. Here's advice from legendary New York City Marathon founder Fred Lebow.
Grete Waitz is the nine-time winner of the New York City Marathon, and the former marathon world champion and Olympic silver medalist. "Running a marathon is easy," she says. "It's preparing for...
The New York City Marathon is the largest marathon in the United States and one of the most prestigious events of its kind worldwide. When thousands of runners tour 26.2 miles through the five...
The New York City Marathon is the largest marathon in the U.S. and the most prestigious in the world, outside of the Olympic Games. You can be one of thousands who run it every year.
Viewing the 26.2-mile marathon can be as exciting as running it. There's a lot you can do to enhance your experience, and that of the participants you are watching.
Spectating at the New York City Marathon is almost as memorable as running it. More than 2 million spectators line the streets of the five boroughs to view the 30,000 runners - from world-class...
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