What Happens to Your Body When You Run a Marathon
Participating in a marathon is a worthy goal that should be approached mindfully and with a firm plan of attack. Running such long distances, even with adequate preparation, precipitates several...
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7 Strange Side-Effects of Running a Lot
If you’ve ever increased your mileage quickly, you know some pretty strange and not-so-cool things can happen to your body. From night sweats to runner’s high, here are a few things that can...
6 Boston Marathon Training Tips Every Runner Can Use
The Boston Marathon is a major event for runners and non-runners alike. The city even marks race day, also known as Patriot’s Day, a holiday. Runners train for a BQ (Boston qualifying time) for...
Are Women Better Than Men at Long-Distance Running?
Often — not always, but often — men are faster runners than women. This is why the elites have different start times and awards are given to not only different age groups, but also to different...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Cross-Country Running
If you love trail running and racing 5Ks, consider combining the two into one short, but intense, cross-country race. Cross-country can be a happy medium that isn’t as rugged as trail running but...