Embarking on the journey to complete a marathon is as exciting as it is challenging. Seasoned runners and beginners lacing up for their first long-distance race both need the right gear to get to the ...

As a marathon runner, I've always taken a minimalist (read: cheap) approach to my gear. But when it comes to properly investing in—and maybe even splurging on—running gear, nothing is more important ...

There are two kinds of runners, and you can tell them apart even when they’re not running. There are those who wear their warmest coat on the first cold day of fall. And there are those who wait for ...

Here’s an example. Running an ultra marathon requires endurance, because the goal is to maintain a steady pace for several ...

Meredith Dietz is Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English and Communications from Northeastern University, where she graduated as valedictorian of her college.