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Here’s why you need lower-mileage weeks before running 26.2.

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Runners from the 1970s and 1980s reflect upon what's changed about the sport.

Nutrition - Weight Loss.

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Advice from a 2007 World Championship gold medal winner.

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Races - Places.

Take your easy days seriously so you'll run your best when it really counts.

It's no gimmick-there's plenty to gain from racing shorter distance: improved fitness, more speed, newfound time for the rest of your life. And a whole lot of fun.

Done before any workout or race, a proper warmup will help you achieve peak performance.

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Signing up for a new marathon may seem like risky business. But not if you find one so well orchestrated, it could be mistaken for an old pro. Here are 10 races with short--but strong--track records.

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Here are three ways to choose a realistic marathon time goal, which will help you decide how fast to train and how fast to run on race day.

Here we define a few terms from our experts that are common to both training plans.

With the help of 10 supercoaches who have gotten more than half a million marathoners across the line, we've collected the best tips, strategies, and training plans to prepare you for your first--or fastest--26.2-miler this fall.

Here's everything you need to know to prepare for - and complete your best 26.2 miler.

Expert advice on avoiding injuries during marathon training

Heres why you need lower-mileage weeks before running 26.2

Sooner or later, just about every track runner tries the mile. Here's how to excel in this classic event.