There are plenty of times in life when going the extra mile pays off in the long run. And that’s true of race training too. But what are the benefits of those extra miles, and should you go longer ...

Across the country, more people are lacing up their sneakers, whether it’s for neighborhood fun runs or full marathons. Just last year, the New York City Marathon saw more finishers than ever with ...

Long-distance runners often have a lean and defined physique, which often raises the question of whether this type of training "burns" muscle. While the main goal of long runs is to improve ...

Long runs are an essential part of any race-training plan, whether you’re prepping for your first 5K or your tenth marathon. The distance you rack up during these sessions may become daunting, but ...

The familiar satisfaction of tracking miles on a fitness device might give runners a false sense of achievement. While logging miles and hitting distance goals has long been a key metric for tracking ...

Building endurance for long-distance races requires smart, gradual progression. One training approach that continues to inspire confidence among many runners is the 10% rule – a simple, sustainable ...

On Sunday, more than 50,000 athletes are expected to compete in the New York City Marathon, one of the largest, and most elite marathons in the world. Running a continuous 26.2 miles is a major ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WHEN I FIRST started running long distances, I had one goal: go as fast as I could for as long as I could. I ran the same 5k route ...

No matter what brand you’re shopping for, running shoes need to keep your feet, ankles, knees and hips supported while you’re moving. Whether you’re running long distances or just getting in a few ...