When famous essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “It’s not the destination, it’s the journey,” he probably wasn’t talking about your running goals. But he should have been. While there’s a ...

How much running experience do you need before you run a marathon? One year? Five years? Try a mere 24 weeks! As long as you are currently healthy, you can go from couch to marathon finisher in less ...

Running influencers are everywhere. But no matter how exhilarating they made it look to cross the finish line of a marathon, they never inspired me to sign up. Instead, the real influence behind my ...

There's no single 'correct' way to train for a marathon. Even at elite level, coaches and athletes approach the distance in different ways. This variation reflects attitudes and beliefs, training ...

Welcome to the second season of Training Diaries, a Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2024 Philadelphia Marathon. This series will cover all the ups, downs, and hill repeats leading up to race ...

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 ...