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People

How 73-Year-Old Jeannie Rice Keeps Getting Faster

Jeannie Rice was among headliners in the Age Group World Championships at the London Marathon. She shares how she's faster in her 70s than she was in her 60s.

Culture

Statue Honoring Boston's First Female Finisher, Bobbi Gibb, Unveiled

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.

Trail

Will Women Ultrarunners Surpass the Best Men?

A new science paper explores the subject at great depth, and concludes that it's possible, but not likely.

Training

The Limits of HIT Training

The hype of HIT has been around for a few years. Now we can also see the limitations. Here are 9 rules for runners to use High Intensity Training productively.

Health

New Research Says More Activity Is Better, and There’s No Upper Limit

The big data report is based on Fitbit-like measurements, not dubious questionnaires.

Culture

Keira D’Amato's Best Race and How She Achieved It

Little known before this year, D’Amato, 36, has been setting records since June, and this weekend takes aim at a big marathon.

Training

Big Data Reveals New Marathon Training Approaches

Tracking what successful marathoners actually do reveals new optimal training patterns of hard weeks and easy weeks.

Training

How to Monitor Your Running Beyond Miles Per Week

By measuring biomechanical stress, you may be able to reduce injuries and improve training and racing, says a new paper.

People

The Road to Sara Hall’s London Marathon PR

After Sara Hall's second-place finish in the London Marathon, her coach (and husband) Ryan Hall discusses the ups and downs of the last year and of their entire careers.

People

Deena Kastor’s Best Race and How She Achieved It

Kastor ran a masters marathon record by using “roller coaster” training, using a smart taper, and practicing mental toughness and positivity.

Training

Best Ways to Draft in a Race, Avoid Injury, and Choose a Running Shoe

News you can use today from the latest scientific reports on running.

Food

High-Carb Diet Outperforms Low-Carb in Endurance Study

Australian researchers confirmed results of a previous trial finding that endurance athletes seem to train and race best on high-carb diets.

Food

New Study: Marathon Performance Linked to Fats, Potassium, Magnesium in Diet

Study shows faster marathoners took in significantly more calories and fats—eating more nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables—than slower marathoners.

Recovery

Hands on Knees Is Best Recovery Posture

New research supports what many runners do naturally, instead of the conventional wisdom that you should stay upright.

Health

10 Really Great (and Research-Backed) Benefits of Running

It can give you a longer life, better sleep, improved immunity, mood, and more—and yes, it's even good for your knees and lower back.

Health

This is Exactly How Running Impacts Your Immunity

Beginner

A Simple Beginner Marathon Plan Can Produce Big Heart Health Benefits

Researchers in London found even low key marathon training reduced "vascular age" by four years.