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Part of the allure of distance running is pushing yourself to seemingly impossible lengths. In recent years, however, yet another feat of running masochism has arrived: race challenges. Many race ...

It may sound like a vicar swearing, but Jeffing is an increasingly favoured way for runners to boost their efficiency and even, counterintuitively, go faster. This ‘Run-Walk-Run’ method, ...

A vast majority of the over 52,000 finishers of the 2024 Chicago Marathon trained for the 26.2 mile run. Jaryn Garner, 31, did not. In her defense, Garner’s coworker Paula signed her up without asking ...

This year marks the 13th running of the Mill Race Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K. For many older adults, running a race of any sort may seem out of the question. However, for some seniors, age is only ...

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. Strava, the superstar ...

PEOPLE RUN FOR ALL SORTS OF REASONS FOR SPORT, FOR HOBBY, FOR EXERCISE, AND THE ONLY THING YOU NEED TO DO IT IS A PAIR OF SHOES. BUT WITH SO MANY OPTIONS, HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT SHOE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Forget the ball drop — these New Yorkers will be counting down the miles instead. At midnight, thousands will trade the party scene for pavement, sprinting into 2026 in the annual New York Road ...

New York Road Runners races that used to take months to sell out are now filling up in days. Some races have been in such high demand that the sign-up queues crashed the website. By Talya Minsberg ...