How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon
Key tips to earning that elusive BQ.
Racing tips
5 Principles to Improve Your Marathon Pacing
Why marathon pacing is so hard, and how can you improve your ability to pace optimally and not to hit the wall hard during the 26.2-mile challenge.
Deena Kastor’s Tips For First-Time Marathoners
American marathon record holder Deena Kastor offers tips on marathon recovery and getting through the difficult moments in a tricky race.
How to Recover When Your Training Plan Goes Off the Rails
Life takes over. You get injured, sick, or sidetracked and training isn't going as planned. You can still salvage your next race.
4 Key Pieces of Marathon Training Advice from Jordan Hasay
She is the second-fastest U.S. woman to ever run the marathon, but she's still learning how to train for—and race—26.2 miles.
Quitters Sometimes Win: 5 Legit Reasons to Step Away From a Race
Runners have a “never surrender” attitude, but sometimes it’s best to save yourself (and your body) for another day.
Mind Your Manners! Learn the ABCs of Race Safety and Etiquette
Check out Susan Lacke's author page.
Hurts So Good? Know What Kind of Pain You’re Feeling on the Run
Check out Lauren Bedosky's author page.
3 Factors To Consider Before Returning To The Start Line
Check out Hannah Hartzell's author page.
Have This Checklist On Hand Before Your First Marathon
Race bib, timing chip, sunscreen...worried you'll forget something on race day? Consult this checklist the night before to make sure you're all set.
Prevent Injury On Race Day By Trying These Warm-Up Drills
It's important for injury prevention to put pre-race warm-up drills to work—especially in the wintertime.
Alexi Pappas’ Tips For Race-Day Success
Women’s Running visited Deena Kastor, Alexi Pappas and Sarah Attar at their training center in Mammoth, Calif., to discuss how training impacts every aspect of their lives.
Tips To Combat Your Race-Day GI Distress
Do you spend too much time in the portapotty on race day? Here are solutions to your race-day “issues.”
The Post-Race Return To Running
Coach Hillary Kigar advises on the best timeline runners should use when returning to running after a race.
A Coach’s Tips For Picking Your Next Big “A” Race
Coach Hillary Kigar offers tips for runners interested in challenging themselves during their next race.
Race Fueling Tips For Distances From 5Ks To Marathons
A board-certified sports nutritionist offers her fueling tips for runners preparing to race distances from 5Ks to full marathons.
Develop Your Race-Day Mental Toolbox With These Tips
Coach Hillary Kigar explains how runners can use the power of the mind to help them on race day.
Tips For Staying Warm On A Chilly Race Morning
Coach Hillary Kigar has tips for runners on how to stay warm after checking their gear bags on race mornings.
Pre-Race Warm-Up Tips From A Coach
Prepare your body the morning before a big race in the best way possible with help from these warm-up tips.
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?