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'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
January 5, 2018
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
November 3, 2017
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
October 23, 2017
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
August 10, 2017
Usain Bolt
A singular sprinter
By Sean Gregory
August 10, 2017
3 Things You Didn't Know About Running
It's even safe to run in old age—to a point
By Alexandra Sifferlin
June 30, 2017
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
June 6, 2017
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
April 14, 2017
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
April 14, 2017
One Run May Add 7 Hours to Your Life, Study Says
But the health benefits cap out
By Alexandra Sifferlin
April 13, 2017
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
April 12, 2017
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
March 31, 2017
The Hidden Risk of Running a Marathon
'People can find the right distance for them and train their body'
By Alexandra Sifferlin
March 31, 2017
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
March 28, 2017
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
February 14, 2017
We Learn To Take Bribes At An Early Age
These are today's best ideas
By The Aspen Institute
December 19, 2016
How ChiRunning Can Make You a Faster Runner
It can also help prevent injury
By Jessica Migala / Health.com
August 18, 2016
4 Ways to Ward Off Shin Splints
Remember to replace your shoes
By Tamara Pridgett / Health.com
July 22, 2016
100-Year-Old Runner Sets World Record
"I'm a nice example of what you can do with yourself"
By Olivia B. Waxman
May 2, 2016
8 Podcasts That Will Help Distract You on a Long Run
From love to productivity, these podcasts will keep you inspired
By Health.com
April 27, 2016
Here’s How Many Miles You’d Have to Run to Burn Off a Pizza
And a fancy latte will cost you nearly an hour walking, according to a new paper
By Mandy Oaklander
April 6, 2016
The New
Women’s Running
Cover Star Proves You Don't Have to Be the 'Right Size' to Be A Runner
A conversation with model Nadia Aboulhosn
By Jessie Van Amburg
March 16, 2016
This Woman Is Running Across 20 Miles of Open Water in an Inflatable Ball
The trip is expected to take her 14 hours
By Megan McCluskey
February 25, 2016
Watch Usain Bolt Lose A Race To An 8-Year-Old
"Come on, Usain, don't be scared of me"
By Megan McCluskey
October 7, 2015
5 Tourist-Friendly Marathons Worth Traveling To
From New Zealand to Tanzania to China, here are the best places to get your runner's high
By Rozalynn S. Frazier / Health.com
October 2, 2015
The One Body Part You’re Not Stretching (But Should Be)
6 ways to stretch your ankles
By Rozalynn S. Frazier / Health.com
September 28, 2015
Meet the World's Oldest Competitive Sprinter
He just turned 105
By Ashley Ross
September 24, 2015
9 Ways to Burn More Fat When You Run
Focus on consistency, not intensity
By Eat This, Not That!
September 22, 2015
Watch Usain Bolt Get Mowed Down By a Cameraman on a Segway
Usain Bolt knocked off his feet moments after winning his record 10th gold medal
By Tessa Berenson
August 27, 2015
Runner Loses Out on Bronze by Celebrating Too Soon
"I feel like it kind of slipped through my fingers"
By Sarah Begley
August 24, 2015
Usain Bolt Makes Olympic-Sized Statement at World Championships
A photo finish victory over American Justin Gatlin proves that Bolt is far from finished
By Sean Gregory
August 23, 2015
5 Running Mistakes Beginners Always Make
Wearing the wrong shoes can cost you more than just a few blisters
By Jennifer Cohen / Health.com
August 3, 2015
11 Training Tips for Running Your First Half-Marathon
Remember: every run has a purpose, so don't skip any
By Rozalynn S. Frazier / Health.com
July 6, 2015
This 92-Year-Old Is the Oldest Woman to Ever Run (and Finish) a Marathon
A two-time cancer survivor, Thompson has raised more than $100,000 for charity over 15 years
By Alissa Greenberg
June 1, 2015
This Is the Coolest Feature Spotify Added Today
This is a far cry from the days of hoping your Discman didn't skip
By Ben Geier / Fortune
May 20, 2015
Venezuelan Runner With Muscular Dystrophy Finishes Boston Marathon
It took him just under 20 hours to complete the race
By Mike Fiammetta / Sports Illustrated
April 21, 2015
This Guy Hasn't Stopped Running for 20 Years
He takes ultramarathons to the extreme
By Julia Lull
April 20, 2015
7 Exercise Apps For People Who Hate Working Out
Whether you're motivated by money, competition or a simple push notification, there's an app to help you get moving
By Dan Kedmey
April 15, 2015
This Study Busts Your Work Out Excuse
Air quality may not be the best in cities, but the benefits of physical activity can outweigh the harms of breathing in pollutants
By Alice Park
March 30, 2015
This Elite Marathon Runner Was Determined to Finish Race No Matter What
In a show of determination, Hyvon Ngetich crawled over finish line to take third place
By Sarah Begley
February 16, 2015
When Exercise Goes Too Far
A new study shows that running too much can be just as unhealthy as not being active at all
By Alice Park
February 2, 2015
7 Ways to Make Your Treadmill Runs More Effective
You may think your legs are doing all the work, but don't ignore your upper body
By Health.com
January 7, 2015
This is Your Brain on Exercise
Regular workouts are worth a lot more than a six-pack. Getting physical can also help your mind
By Real Simple
January 6, 2015
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