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Nell Rojas placed sixth on Monday, America's top finisher in a competitive international field.

What are carbon offsets, and how can runners use them to race more sustainably?

In the first major race in the U.S. since the pandemic began, the American women had their best showing at the Chicago Marathon since 1994.

The two-time Olympian was scheduled to race the 2021 Boston Marathon on Monday, but she’s had a change of plans.

If a claim is too good to be true, it probably is. Here’s how to analyze bold promises like an expert.

At the 2021 Boston Marathon, out of an $876,500 total prize purse, $27,500 will now go to para runners.

No matter what your goal, preparing for your first 26.2-mile race is better with friends. Here’s how the Hansons-Brooks women helped each other get ready for the 2021 Chicago Marathon.

The Boston Marathon’s atypical autumn date this year falls on Indigenous Peoples Day and offers an opportunity to honor and uplift native runners and communities.

How science is bridging the gap between physical and mental health.

Future runners of the Boston Marathon will pass by a life-size statue of Bobbi Gibb—the first woman to run Boston back in 1966.

Elements of sprint training can be beneficial to recreational distance runners, too.

A lack of diversity in outdoor communities is not a surprise for many marginalized people.

It’s no secret that the pandemic was especially difficult for parents to navigate. The 2019 world marathon championships qualifier struggled, too.

Our favorite almond butters for value, texture, and more.

Gabrielle Thomas is one of the fastest sprinters the country has ever seen. But her Olympic medals aren’t just awards. They’re one more way to draw attention to what really matters to this Harvard grad.

New laws and regulations make it easier for young women to dress modestly without requesting permission first.

A look at the different—and most effective—ways to build your aerobic base.

Are your water bottles full of…well, you don’t really even know? Clean them with this guide.

Put your fall fitness to the test while also supporting your community.

Tightness in your hips? Release whatever may be gumming up your gears with these block-supported poses.

With its Stolen Starts initiative, New Balance aims to empower more women, grow the sport, and make up for lost time

The combo of red peppers and tomatoes makes for a vitamin C payload.

Avoiding running burnout requires paying attention to how you spend your energy.

Runners concerned for both their own health and the well-being of others can mitigate the risks of catching or spreading COVID-19 as they return to starting lines.

Follow these tips and tricks for tresses as strong as your running stride.

The high school star is carrying on the legacy of Black women who came before her as she carves out her place in track and field.

It's light, easy, and a great way to clean out the fridge.

Sometimes it's better not to lace up.

Is there a special quality shared by top athletes who triumph over great challenges? And can anyone acquire it?

Ready to break a 10K barrier? Whether you’re shooting to race under 60, 50, or 45 minutes, we have the plan to help.

Get advice on how to properly prep your stomach during your final taper week.

Try incorporating these moves into your weekly workouts.

When things get soggy, keep moving with these runner-tested tips.

Bioavailability reveals which nutrients on the plate work in harmony and which battle absorption.

This total-body strength workout is ideal for runners of all levels. Start with one round and work your way up to two to three sets.

Dana Henderson logs miles to find her strength—and raises funds in support of suicide prevention as she prepares for the Chicago Marathon.

With its Stolen Starts initiative, New Balance aims to empower more women, grow the sport, and make up for lost time

The quick carbs and lean protein help with recovery.

Professional triathlete Dede Griesbauer reviews a new treadmill attachment that can reduce the wearer's weight and impact while running—for far far less than other similar devices.

A sports scientist explains why our bodies seem to be working against us at times.

Sure, salads are healthy – but new research suggests they might be especially great for those at-risk for heart disease. The key to a healthier heart could lie in packing your plate with more leafy green veggies.

Pain can be a performance ally if you take steps to manage your perspective on it.

Most workouts should be sustainable and repeatable. But some workouts should empty the fitness tank entirely. That’s where these eight workouts come in.

Word cues: a simple strategy to beat back negative thoughts and keep yourself focused on executing your race plan.

Full of protein and packed with essential vitamins and minerals, these plant-based pasta options are perfect for runners.

The former coach of the Nike Oregon Project is also permanently banned by the U.S. Center for SafeSport.

We put some of the most popular compression boots to the test.

There are better ways to build a strong core.

Don't just dominate the hills, conquer the whole course by running more strategically and finishing faster.

The paradox of effort: Is trying too hard holding you back from reaching your goals?

These unusual up-and-coming sports nutrition products come with some promising research that may make them a popular choice for those putting in the mega-miles.

If you're experiencing a little discomfort on the front of your legs, try these five techniques to ease shin pain.

When you're still training hard, but not improving, it can be frustrating. It also can be a signal that you shouldn't ignore.

These six exercises will help wake up and strengthen your ever-important glute muscles.

This powerhouse in a bowl can be served as a smaller side with meat, chicken, or fish.

There are many ways to enjoy your off season from running.

These tips help speed up recovery and keep you in top shape.

The 400-meter runner made her first Olympic team as a mom and won the Diamond League final in Zurich to clinch her spot at the next summer’s World Championships in Eugene.

Did the shoes that disqualified Vienna Marathon winner Derara Hurisa enhance his performance? A biomechanist weighs in.

An ankle injury can really put a kink in your race plans. Here’s how to treat and prevent common ankle injuries.

This soba noodle salad came to be when Shalane Flanagan—and her world-record holder mom—fell in love with homemade peanut sauce.

There are lots of ways to find your running potential. These tips may not be helpful in that process.

5 facts about reducing training load and maintaining fitness as your marathon approaches. Plus, a proven 4-week marathon taper plan.

This quick and easy exercise works your glutes, hamstrings, quads, and calves.

When your 13.1 race is a month away—but you haven’t exactly been “training”—this plan is perfect.

Tackling all the Majors in two months has helped the former pro find a new love for running.

There are 4 physiological reasons why consistent runs have an oversized effect on long-term growth. On a tough day, even 10 or 20 minutes can be plenty to spur progress.

Going slower every now and then may even help your fitness.

How ultrarunner Stephanie Case finds balance in extremes.

There's a lot of confusing carb information out there. Thankfully, our RDN is here to clear things up.

Two finish lines are better than one. But make sure you train right so you can cross both.

Deirdre Keane became a low-key internet sensation after a condensed version of her life was told on the Humans of New York Instagram account. We wanted to know the full story.

Do these moves to strengthen your upper body to run faster, stride more efficiently—and score a super-toned back and biceps.

If you’re suffering from joint pain, going plant-based could improve your quality of life.

Registered dietitians and nutritionists offer their best marathon fueling tips for before, during, and after the race.

Tips for nailing recovery nutrition from a dietitian.

“My goal is just to keep trying as hard as I can when I line up for a race, give it everything I have and see what happens."

When the race got scary, Rojas had to hype herself up to outkick the competition.

Allyson Felix, Sha'Carri Richardson, and more stunned at the extravaganza.