Running

'I Don't Believe In Limits.' Marathoner Eliud Kipchoge On Breaking the 2-Hour Barrier

By Sean Gregory

Man Runs Marathon in Under Two Hours

By Madeleine Carlisle

One-Woman Encouragement Machine Olympian Redefines Victory Lap By Running Backwards to High-Five Everyone in the Race

By Melissa Locker

This Blind Runner is the First to Complete the NYC Half Marathon Guided Only by Dogs

By Anne Most
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Study: Core Exercise Can Make You a Better Runner

And reduce your low back pain

By Jamie Ducharme

New York City Marathon Runners Are Slowing Down. Here's Why

On Sunday, tens of thousands of people will run a 26.2-mile route from Staten Island and through the five boroughs to Central Park in the 47th annual New York City marathon. Last year, 51,392 men...

By Chris Wilson

Runner Wins Marathon After Competitors Ran the Wrong Way

It was a big day for Italian marathon runner Eyob Faniel, who came in first place at the Venice Marathon Sunday — after the race’s frontrunners were led astray from the course by a motorcycle...

By Raisa Bruner

Don't Have Time to Exercise? Do This for 10 Minutes

A few minutes of hard exercise can equal—or outpace—much longer workouts.

By Markham Heid

Usain Bolt

A singular sprinter

By Sean Gregory

3 Things You Didn't Know About Running

It's even safe to run in old age—to a point

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Why Running Is Good For Your Joints

Moderate levels of recreational running may be the key to healthy knees and hips

By Amanda MacMillan / Health

This Week in Health: Go for a Run, Change Your Tinder Photo

This week we learned how a little bit of running may add years to your life—and all of the other amazing things that pounding the pavement can do for the body. Here’s what else grabbed...

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Why Running Is Such Perfect Cardio

There was once a time, just a few decades ago, when few people ran to stay in shape. Today, running is almost synonymous with exercise. If your goal is to be fit and healthy, you’re...

By Markham Heid

One Run May Add 7 Hours to Your Life, Study Says

But the health benefits cap out

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Why Marathons Can Be Deadly—Even If You Don’t Run In Them

People who run marathons go through intense training before enduring the physically grueling 26.2-mile event—so it’s little wonder their health can sometimes suffer. But on marathon days, the event can also create unexpected problems for...

By Alice Park

This Week in Health: The Risk of Running Marathons

Marathon-running is a popular pastime, but new research released this week found that it’s particularly stressful for one part of the body. We also learned that if you want to mix-up your workouts, you may...

By Alexandra Sifferlin

The Hidden Risk of Running a Marathon

'People can find the right distance for them and train their body'

By Alexandra Sifferlin

The Hidden Risk of Running a Marathon

Running is a great workout, and it comes with all of the heart-strengthening benefits of aerobic exercise. But doing it for long distances—like in a marathon—may come with unintended health consequences. A small new study...

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Is Running Good or Bad for Your Knees?

Running has a reputation for causing wear and tear on knees over time, leading to joint pain, arthritis or other injuries. But a recent small study found that 30 minutes of running actually lowered inflammation...

By Alexandra Sifferlin

We Learn To Take Bribes At An Early Age

These are today's best ideas

By The Aspen Institute
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