Marathon training is all about finding a balance between hard work and recovery. This 12-week training plan includes easy runs, tempo runs, interval sessions, and long runs, and is designed to keep ...

If you have mastered the 5k and 10k distances – and enjoyed the process of doing so – your natural next step might be tackling the half marathon (exciting!). However, while the distance (21.1k) is ...

In this weekly column, Wearables Editor Michael Hicks discusses the world of running watches, fitness apps, and training trends, in his quest to get faster and more fit. Many running watches offer ...

If you want to add a race to your annual 2026 goals, building a solid running base is the best place to start. For new runners, those coming back to running after a break, or those who want to ...

Simply put, peak week of marathon training is the week with your longest long run, your biggest speed workout, and highest weekly mileage. A solid marathon training plan will ebb and flow with gradual ...

Meredith Dietz is Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English and Communications from Northeastern University, where she graduated as valedictorian of her college.