The first time I ran a marathon, I was 21, struggling through my junior year of college, not really sure what I was doing, and certainly not training the way I should. I crossed the finish line with ...

In this weekly column, Wearables Editor Michael Hicks discusses the world of running watches, fitness apps, and training trends, in his quest to get faster and more fit. Many running watches offer ...

How to, Pick the Right Training Plan, for a Marathon. Due to the coronavirus, many spring marathons were postponed until the ...

What to do if you miss a week, have an extra week, can’t get this week’s long run in, and more. When you’re training for a race, a good training plan is key. With that training program, you’ll have ...

We made it, folks. Spring marathon training is here! Depending on the date of your race, most 16-week marathon plans started in late October and will continue through February. Whether you’re gearing ...

At 71, the former race director averages about 30 miles a week, running every day, no matter the weather. Between now and ...

It’s mid-winter and you haven’t really started training for the spring marathon you signed up for yet. Now you’re shocked to realize how close it is. Or maybe a friend just told you they’re going to ...

Implementing a base-building phase into your routine allows you to gradually add miles, build your aerobic fitness, and listen to your body. Plus, you’ll incorporate strength work and cross training ...

Running a marathon is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have, and it’s not just the event itself you’ll remember — the months of training improve your fitness and mental resilience as well ...

Once you sign up for your very first half marathon and share the good news, you might be inundated with race tips and tricks from well-meaning friends, family members, and random “fitness pros” on ...

FARGO - Marilyn Laliberte lives to run and now she's making a living helping others become faster, stronger runners. Laliberte started a running training program with her friend Jenny Aune two years ...

A shorter marathon program avoids this problem (as well as some of the injuries that can come with a long marathon training buildup). I also find that the better job you do in the pre-marathon phase, ...