How Does The Race Lottery System Work, Anyway?
So many runners apply to participate in major races every year, but only small percentages are accepted. Why is that?
So many runners apply to participate in major races every year, but only small percentages are accepted. Why is that?
Editor-in-chief Rebecca Warren reflects on her experiences at the 2018 Big Sur Marathon.
We have tips from breakfast through dinner that'll keep you on the Mediterranean diet track all day long.
"I have found fitness to be a key to unlock self-esteem," says Gal Gadot, the newest female athlete to join Reebok.
Four ways to know if sleeping in on race day might be the best race plan of all.
Our coach advises on how to pick the best running shoes based on the distance you plan to run.
Try these three practices every day to keep your body healthy and happy.
Check out our five product picks of the week.
Many pros run two times each day, but what about recreational athletes? One runner weighs the pros and cons of this training strategy.
We consider several of the reasons our fellow runners offer for lining up in the wrong corral on race day.
Each of these eight recipes makes the most of the fresh fruit and veggies available to cook with in the springtime.
Pro runner Neely Spence Gracey explains how her approach to running is helping her through the tougher days of her pregnancy.
After trying the Whole30 diet for a third time, this endurance runner offers her feedback on the diet's fueling plan.
The speedy former collegiate runner and swimmer will run her first half marathon at the 2018 USATF Half Marathon Championships next month.
After any tough goal race, it's important for athletes of all levels to take a running break.
Check out this 10-track workout playlist by Australian pop artist Kylie Minogue.
On average, Americans only heed the Dietary Guidelines' recommended 8 ounces of fish per week 33 percent of the time.
A reflection on the effect that 2018 Boston Marathon champion Desiree Linden's win has on the American running community one week later.
The latest workout playlist from Run Hundred features 10 one-hit wonders from the 1970s.
Many runners have likely participated in the "flat me" trend without even realizing it.
Four products to keep you safe on outdoor runs.
We tamed those unruly flyaways and managed second-day hair with dozens of headbands to find the five best for runners.
In the latest installment of her column, Meredith Atwood discusses the debate around every person having "the same 24 hours."
Three years ago, Tori Bowie decided to give sprinting a try. The success that has followed is nothing short of shocking.
Once you find your sole mate, never let it go.
What you need to know about this runner trend on the rise.
From gear mishaps to nutrition miscues, we’ve all had something go wrong on race day. Five runners share their biggest race-day mistake.
The best strategies for fixing and preventing this common running injury.
Shift your racing mindset with power phrases.
Since running gives so much to us, we take a moment to highlight some of the ways we can give back to our community through running.
Black Girls RUN! leaves no woman behind.
Featuring photos of both the men's and women's 2018 Boston Marathon divisions.
10 quick facts about Desiree Linden, the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon in 33 years.
Despite paying her own entry fee to Boston, this nurse anesthetist just ran away with second place at one of the world’s biggest marathons.
Photographer Bob Betancourt captures the 2018 Boston Marathon elite women's race in this photo gallery.
Browse these numbers collected during the 2018 Boston Marathon.
Despite 37-degree temperatures at the start and torrential rain throughout, Tatyana McFadden earned her 5th win at the 2018 Boston Marathon.
When conditions go “code blue,” what you wear matters.
Desiree Linden became the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon on the coldest Marathon Monday in recent memory.
Science says your playlist could unlock a PR.
Here are the top 10 finishers of the 2018 Boston Marathon for the men's and women's elite fields.
The pressure to succeed got the best of me—until I learned to race without fear.
American Desiree Linden has won the 2018 Boston Marathon.
Tatyana McFadden has won her fifth women's wheelchair division title at the 2018 Boston Marathon.
Check out some of the cool sights from the 2018 Boston Marathon expo.
Check out our step-by-step guide of the famous Boston Marathon route.
John Hancock, the official sponsor of the Boston Marathon, has announced that pro Jordan Hasay has dropped out due to injury.
Natalie Zimmerman is one of 17 educators who will be running on Hyland's All-Teacher Boston Marathon team.
Defending female champions Buze Diriba (5K) and Nicole Sifuentes (Invitational Mile) both returned to win their respective races.
“My goal this year is to go for the win," Jordan Hasay told reporters during a press conference three days before the 2018 Boston Marathon.
Two registered dietitians offer their best advice for marathoners who want to fuel their bodies in the best possible way on race-day.
The Newton Hills get a bad rep, but there are ways to train your body and mind to conquer them successfully.
As far away from home as they are, these two women are still determined to complete 26.2 miles on Marathon Monday.
It’s a hotly contested debate, for sure.
Five years after marathoner Dave Fortier was injured during the 2013 Boston Bombings, he’s tackling Boston with his oldest daughter.
Check out this workout playlist featuring songs by musicians that will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.
Whether you’re in town to race or spectate, Boston is a fun, walkable city–so why not check some of these must-visit places off the list?
The Boston Marathon Medical Volunteer staff is packed with individuals like Linda Pitler, who go the extra mile to help runners in need.
After an eighth-place finish at the NYC Marathon last fall, Kellyn Taylor now has her sights set on the podium at Boston.
The sports psychology consultant describes what runners will hear during her panel at the Women’s Running Seminar Series this weekend.
Manuela Schar is unfazed by her return to Boston as its defending wheelchair champion.
If you look like an elite, you must perform like an elite–right? Turns out it's not that simple.
Try these three exercises to get your mind in the best place possible before lining up in front of your next big starting line.
Highlights from the Boston Marathon’s 122-year history.
The hills and weather are two of the biggest factors to consider when preparing to run the Boston Marathon.
Longtime race director for the Boston Marathon Dave McGillivray shares his tips for runners preparing to tackle the 122nd Boston Marathon.
Editor-in-chief Rebecca Warren discusses what runners can find inside our May 2018 issue.
Elite champion Molly Huddle is running her second-ever marathon at Boston—and she could win it.
Women's Running brings you the pigeon pose hip flexor stretch as part of our Quick and Easy Injury Prevention video series.
Take a sneak peek inside our May 2018 issue, on newsstands April 10.
Our top product picks for mother runners, just in time for you to make your wish list for Mother’s Day.
Find out when and where to tune in on April 16.
Women's Running brings you the pendulum hip flexor strengthening exercise as part of our Quick and Easy Injury Prevention video series.
After delivering a healthy baby girl, new mom Tina Muir is itching to return to her pro running career.
261 Fearless provides a welcoming environment for women runners around the world.
Deciding to keep their bodies and minds healthy through running is something most athletes never regret.
Make strength training the key to your best year yet of running with these tips and exercises from the new book Get Strong for Women.
Bonus: Discover five of the best foods to keep frozen year-round at the bottom of this page.
As an athlete trains in different environments, their sweat rate can vary.
Sara Hall (USA), Eunice Kirwa (Bahrain) and Jessica Augusto (Portugal) have dropped out of the 2018 Boston Marathon due to injury.