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Liz and Eilish McColgan, both winners of 10,000m Commonwealth golds, share what's changed, and what hasn't, in the 30 years between their wins.

Toeing the line for the first time since the pandemic may take you back to your first race ever.

Learning to embrace the parts of myself that want to be good at things.

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

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.

Many races are coming back in 2021, but don’t expect to pick up right where you left off.

Some big names were out this weekend at the Golden Games.

Courtney Dauwalter reflects on her first-place U.S. finish at the 2020 Big’s Backyard Ultra.

Anything can happen during a race. Having a strategy in place will make sure you're ready for it all.

One running event planner shares her small-business struggles in 2020 and her vision for bringing road racing back.

She races more often than most other pro runners, but what really keeps this national road champion going (and going and going)? She fills us in on her marathon mind tricks and more.

High Lonesome 100 officials are introducing new rules for transgender and nonbinary entrants, a lottery system to level the playing field, and deferment for new parents.

If you're planning on running a race during your next vacation, prepare ahead of time to balance food indulgences with good fueling.

The Boston Athletic Association released its registration dates for the April 20, 2020 race. Get that BQ and mark your calendars.

Runners have a “never surrender” attitude, but sometimes it’s best to save yourself (and your body) for another day.

Do you get more from running a small local race or a big city race?

Racing the day after a wedding or other big event and determined to hit the start line?

If you are getting your fall race schedule lined up, one runner thinks you should start the season with a 10K.

Pacing is one of those tricky elements of racing that you have to play with and individualize.

One runner realized she could take more chances with her running and in life.

Mental training ahead of race day is key—and the only way to get in a racing state of mind is to do a practice run (pun intended).

How can your brain make the most out of all the work you’ve put in?

Runners tend to be too self-critical when we should be celebrating our accomplishments.

Racing with a friend doesn't have to be the end of your friendship.

A few reasons why scheduling a race can make a difference in your training.

The President and CEO of NYRR is leaving to launch Virgin Sports.

Check out Caitlyn Pilkington's author page.

Shalane Flanagan shares some of her hobbies outside of running—including an upcoming cookbook!

After qualifying for the Boston Marathon, editor Allison Pattillo evaluates her decision to pass.

Shalane Flanagan talks about the most memorable race of her career.

Need a reason to run? We have 10.

Readers answered more of our questions about racing!

On your mark, get set, go! We asked, you answered all of our questions about racing.

In every running career there comes a bad race. Here is how one runner learned to cope when things just don't go as planned.