Whether you’re gearing up for a 5K, half marathon, or a marathon, or just want to set aside one day of the week to log some extra miles, the long run is beneficial for both your overall fitness and ...

You’re probably more familiar with 5K races than 5-mile races. Many beginner runners target 5K (equivalent to 3.1 miles) as their first big goal, and parkrun, which gives a lot of people their first ...

What shoes do half marathon runners wear? Are there better shoes for a marathon or even a road ultra? Let’s talk about the best long distance running shoes for your foot. From a whole lot of testing ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Long-distance running is tough. Anyone who says otherwise is either not of this planet (aliens, anyone?) ...

Runners compete in the Marathon des Sables, a 250-kilometer race in the Sahara Desert in Morocco, in 2022. Humans have a number physiological adaptations, such as slow-twitch muscle fibers and the ...