"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I’ve been an avid long-distance runner for more than 10 years—and my job and passion have led me to test ...

Weeks into training for her first trail ultra, Jennifer Heckman wondered what she ever saw in those crowded urban marathons on pavement. The trails were so peaceful and serene! But then the long runs, ...

What shoes do half marathon runners wear? Are there better shoes for a marathon or even a road ultra? Let’s talk about the best long distance running shoes for your foot. From a whole lot of testing ...

I’ve always thought running a marathon was an impressive feat. Having both run the 2024 New York City marathon and trained for more races throughout the year, I’ve learned the truth: Running the race ...

An aspect of marathon training that’s undebatable: tackling long runs. But the question of how far your longest training run should be lingers in the minds of many marathoners, and it turns out the ...

Across the country, more people are lacing up their sneakers, whether it’s for neighborhood fun runs or full marathons. Just last year, the New York City Marathon saw more finishers than ever with ...

Runners have two main paths to choose from when it comes to running goals: run faster or run longer. Both will make you a stronger, fitter athlete—but training for one looks a little different than ...

No matter what brand you’re shopping for, running shoes need to keep your feet, ankles, knees and hips supported while you’re moving. Whether you’re running long distances or just getting in a few ...

It’s 9 a.m. on a Saturday, and I’m several miles into a long training run—legs heavy, pace slower than I’d hoped, and the finish line still miles away. Training for the NYC Marathon reshaped the way I ...