You’ll need lower-body, upper-body, and stomach strength to power your marathon training.

Preparing to run 26.2 miles can be daunting. Here’s how to structure four months of training. By Amanda Loudin When you cross the finish line of your first marathon, the high can make it easy to ...

No one in Australia knows more about preparing every day runners for their first marathon than two-time Commonwealth Games ...

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If you've got a half marathon on the horizon and are looking for a shorter 12-week build-up to prepare – whether it's your first 13.1 or you are aiming for a new personal best – you've come to the ...

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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 ...

I’m a fitness editor and a single mom, currently training for my sixth marathon. Fitting in four training runs a week is enough of a juggle, so when it comes to exercises to support my running, I’m ...

There’s a point in every marathon training cycle where you go from “everything is fine,” to “omg my [insert lower body part here].” While injuries are certainly possible, often this lower-body tension ...

Training for a marathon often requires months of grueling work and commitment. But injuries and other responsibilities can sidetrack even the most dedicated runners. Sometimes, runners may have to ...