6 Fun Facts About Ultrarunning

Here are six fun facts about the extreme, but growing, sport of ultrarunning.

By Michael Clarke

Four Valuable Marathon Lessons

Cross the finish line of your first or next marathon feeling fine with these four stalwart tips from coach Jay Johnson.

By Jay Johnson

Will I Run Faster If I Lose Weight?

Can losing a few pounds make it easier to achieve that PR? The answer goes beyond a simple yes or no. Coach Jay Johnson weighs in, and provides a s...

By Jay Johnson

5 Strategies to Nail Back-to-Back Races

Running back-to-back races is an increasingly popular endeavor, albeit slightly nutty. Whether they're in the same day or same weekend, these strat...

By John Hanc

A Woman's Guide to Half-Marathon Training

Whether you're a treadmill trotter or a road warrior, try this 10-week training plan to help you get across the finish line of your first half mara...

By Sarah Bowen Shea

3 Elite Trail Runners on Core and Strength Training

Will your trail running performance suffer if you don't train your core? Discover the core- and strength-training habits of three top trail runners...

By Sabrina Grotewold

How to Train for Ups and Downs in Trail Running

Conquer the uphills and downhills so frequently found on trails with these six tips from running coach Jason Karp. Learn how to run strong uphill a...

By Jason Karp, Ph.D.

7 Race Day Tips for Your First Marathon

Running your first marathon is one of the most memorable accomplishments you'll experience as a runner. Plan ahead with these seven tips to ease st...

By Karen Janos