If you have graduated from a Couch to 5K program or have been regularly running for the last few months, you may be ready to sign up for a half or full marathon. Training for a race is a wonderful way ...

Cory Smith, a Philadelphia-based running coach, shares his expert advice for Blue Cross Broad Street Run as an American Cancer Society DetermiNation running coach; founder of Run Your Personal Best, a ...

As runners, we expect to improve from year to year—much like a smartphone, or a new car. But unlike the products we buy, faster race times, increased fitness, and lower body-fat percentages don’t come ...

Choosing the right training plan to fit your goals and fitness level can feel overwhelming. While you’ll find a wide variety of running programs available online, that can also make it hard to pick ...

Thinking of signing up for one of our upcoming Run 10 Feed 10 races? Use this plan from coach Jenny Hadfield to crush your first or fastest 6.2 in just 10 weeks. Whether you're a beginner (follow the ...

1. Focus on getting a better night’s sleep. While there’s no hard-and-fast rule for how much sleep you need for optimal training, you should be getting at least six to nine hours a night, says Cris ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. July 20, 2016 Add as a ...

If you want to run a 5K, it’s not hard to find one. Same thing with 10Ks. But a 5-miler is harder to come by. Thankfully this dearth is being addressed with new races popping up across the country.

There is no cramming for a 5K or 10K, especially if you're a new runner or someone who doesn't exercise often. You should start training weeks (not days) ahead of the event, and your preparation ...

View post: I Swapped My $80 Luxury Shorts for This $20 Target Pair. They Outperformed Most Premium Brands The mile is a tricky distance. It’s not a sprint, so you’ll need aerobic endurance, plus ...

Good news: starting your running journey doesn't have to require diving in head-first and sprinting for 30 minutes straight. If you’ve never been much of a runner (or you’re starting to get back into ...