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The Runner’s World Guide to Mastering the Marathon

This program provides all the tools you need to run your first—or fastest—26.2 miles.

By Mallory Creveling, CPT, Brian Dalek and Donna Raskin

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New York City Marathon

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2 Years After Losing Her Foot in a Shark Attack, She’s Running the NYC Marathon

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NYC Marathon Tradition in Jeopardy

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Hit These Standards to Qualify for Major Marathons

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Kipchoge and Hassan Are Running the NYC Marathon

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Boston Marathon

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Boston Marathon Cutoff Time Announced: Entrants Must Have Run 4:34 Faster Than Qualifying Mark

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2025 boston marathon

2026 Boston Marathon Registration FAQs

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John Korir Does Step Aerobics, and So Should You

By Donna Raskin

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Boston Marathon: New Net-Downhill Course Procedure

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The Best Downhill Marathons for Boston Qualifying

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Chicago Marathon

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Pro Emily Venters Is Relying on These 6 Tips to Manage Her Racing Anxiety

Here’s how to train your mind to help calm anxiety before your next big race.

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How to Spectate the Chicago Marathon

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What You Need to Know About the Chicago Marathon

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10 Tips for Running Your Best Chicago Marathon

by Jenny Hadfield

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Susanna Sullivan Leads American Women at Chicago

By Sarah Lorge Butler

London Marathon

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London Becomes World's Largest Marathon

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Results: 2025 London Marathon

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How to Watch the 2025 London Marathon

By Taylor Dutch

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More Than 840,000 Runners Apply to Run London

By Laura Ratliff

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How to Build a Strength Base in 4 Weeks

By Laurel Leicht

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How to Break 4 Hours in the Marathon

By Caitlin Carlson

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5 Hip Extension Exercises

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Why You Should Race a Half Marathon This Winter

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Tokyo Marathon

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Harry Styles Ran the Tokyo Marathon

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Takele and Kebede Win 2025 Tokyo Marathon

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2025 Tokyo Marathon Results

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How to Watch the 2025 Tokyo Marathon

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This program provides all the tools you need to run your first—or fastest—26.2 miles

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VO2 Max vs Lactate Threshold: Which to Focus On?

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Can Walking Count Toward Marathon Training?

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Beat Long Run Boredom

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How to Add Speed Workouts to Marathon Training

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This Study Challenges the Golden 10 Percent Rule

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How to Fuel Your Marathon to Avoid Bonking

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Best Downhill Marathons for Boston Marathon Dreame

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Fast vs Slow Marathon: What Happens to Your Body?

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3 Tips to Improve Your Marathon Base Training

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How to Bounce Back From a Bad Race

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The Best Run/Walk Friendly Races

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These are the Toughest Races In the World

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Fast and Flat Boston Qualifying Marathons

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New Study on How Marathons Affect the Brain

By Elizabeth Millard

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Can a Marathon Shoe Be Fast AND Super Comfortable?

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