When you toe the start line of a 10K, your race day is going to be totally different than if you were running a marathon. But despite the contrast in those two race experiences, there are some ...

You’ve completed a few half marathons, and your sights are set on a new goal: breaking two hours. You download a training plan designed to help you do just that ...

On the surface, 5K runners and half marathoners have a lot in common: Both lace up their running shoes, consistently pound pavement, and follow a detailed training plan. But when it comes down to ...

Walking a marathon is not as easy as it may sound. The hours upon hours of being on your feet for the 26.2 miles (or 42.2 KM) you have to walk can take a toll on your body when not done right. Walking ...

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For nearly six decades, East African runners have held an unchallenged position in long-distance running, dominating global competitions. Recently, experts Gerasimos V. Grivas, Borja Muniz-Pardos, and ...