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Boston Marathon 2026: Your Last 3-Week Prep Checklist Before Race Day
Boston Marathon 2026 is three weeks out. Here's the taper checklist covering quad prep, logistics, weather planning, and the mistakes that cost trained runners on race day.
Tokyo Marathon 2026: Kosgei's Course Record and Takele's Back-to-Back Win
Brigid Kosgei broke the Tokyo course record by 90 seconds (2:14:29), while Tadese Takele claimed a historic back-to-back win in a one-second sprint finish.
Rome Marathon 2026: Rutto's 2:06:32 and Kibiwot's Women's Win
Asbel Rutto won the Rome Marathon 2026 in 2:06:32, with Pascaline Kibiwot taking the women's title in 2:22:44 on one of spring's most technical courses.
Hydration During Running: What to Drink and When
A practical hydration guide for runners covering what to drink, when to drink it, and how to build a personal protocol for every run length and condition.
Best UTMB Trail Races in 2026 for Beginners
A practical guide to the most accessible UTMB World Series races in 2026, with top picks for beginners across Europe and beyond.
The World's Biggest Half Marathons in 2026: Calendar and How to Enter
Your 2026 guide to the world's biggest half marathons: NYC, Berlin, Paris, and London, with entry deadlines and tips to secure your bib.
Chianti Ultra Trail 2026: Dauwalter Wins Golden Ticket in 11:31
Courtney Dauwalter won the Chianti Ultra Trail 120K in 11:31, crushing the course record by over an hour and securing a Western States 100 Golden Ticket.
TCS London Marathon 2026: Your Final 4-Week Prep Checklist
Four weeks out from the TCS London Marathon 2026? Here's your complete checklist covering taper, carb loading, pacing, and mental prep.
The best running shoes in 2026
The best running shoes of 2026 across four key categories: daily road trainers, trail, race day, and beginner budget picks. Honest pros, cons, and prices.
NYC Half Marathon 2026 Sets Record with 30,000 Runners
The 2026 NYC Half Marathon set a new record with over 30,000 runners at the start, marking the 20th edition of the race organized by NYRR.
12-Week Half Marathon Training Plan for a Sub-2-Hour Finish
A 12-week half marathon training plan built to help you break the 2-hour barrier, with weekly structure, pace targets, and recovery guidance.
Start running: from zero to 30 minutes non-stop
An 8-week walk-run plan that takes you from complete beginner to 30 minutes non-stop, with exact intervals, shoe tips, and injury prevention.
Interval training and VO2max: the complete guide
Learn what VO2max and VMA are, how to test yours, and how to use 5 proven interval formats to run faster and train smarter.
How to Train for an Ultramarathon: The Fundamentals
Inspired by Courtney Dauwalter's latest win? Here's a clear, beginner-friendly guide to ultramarathon training fundamentals for marathon runners ready to go further.