If you've got a marathon on the horizon and are looking for a longer 20-week build-up to prepare – whether it’s your first 26.2 or you are aiming for a new personal best – you've come to the right ...

No matter how many marathons you’ve done before, nobody wings it in the 26.2 game. Getting to a marathon finish line in the time you desire takes a level of commitment that begins long before race day ...

Once the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 concludes on Sunday, it won't be long before runners begin preparations for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. An 18-week training plan designed to set ...

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Do you have a fall marathon on your calendar? Picking the right training plan — whether it’s your first race or you’re trying for a personal best — will help you have a successful race day. “People ...

What to do if you miss a week, have an extra week, can’t get this week’s long run in, and more. Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and ...

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 ...

Running a marathon is more popular than ever, and the latest celeb to join the 2025 TCS London Marathon cohort is Kelly Brook, who – alongside husband Jeremy Parisi – will be logging her 26.2 miles in ...

When you’re training for your first half marathon, adding speed to your training can be a little intimidating, especially if you’re tackling the distance without a coach or experienced running buddies ...

Whether you're new to the marathon or a 26.2 veteran, our 20-week plans will ensure you arrive on the startline feeling strong and ready to perform ...