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The Best Spring Marathons of 2025

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What’s the Cost of Being a Runner?

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Running Was His Life. Then Came Putin’s War.

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The 2025 Marathon and Half Marathon Calendar

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This Glute Workout Will Ignite Your Power

by Nikki Kimball

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10 Ways to Make Running This Winter More Enjoyable

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Avoid These Common Setbacks as a New Runner

By Rozalynn S. Frazier

Master the Marathon

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The Runner’s World Guide to Mastering the Marathon

By Mallory Creveling, Brian Dalek and Donna Raskin

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How to Better Pace a Marathon Based on Effort

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How Running Less Can Actually Help You Run Faster

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How to Break 4 Hours in the Marathon

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9 Tips to Prep for Marathon Training

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The Best Running Shoes of 2024

By Michael Charboneau and Adam Schram

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Gear of the Year 2024

By Jeff Dengate, Amanda Furrer and Runner's World Editors

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How to Set Up Your Garmin’s Safety Features

By Amanda Furrer

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This Former Pro Athlete Ran 7 Marathons in 7 Days on 7 Continents

By Andrejs Birjukovs, as told to Emily Shiffer

Running From Substance Abuse Toward Recovery

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NYC Run Clubs Bring Energy to the Marathon

By Drew Reynolds

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Every Runner Has a Story on The Running Interview

By Kate Mackz, as told to Emily Shiffer

Health & Injuries

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How to Treat Shin Splints

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Study Says VO2 Max Better Health Marker Than BMI

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Is a Vibrating Foam Roller Better Than Others?

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How Under-Fueling Affects Performance and Health

Training

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How I Broke a 3:30 Marathon After a Long Break

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How to Run More Consistently

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How to Adjust Your Run Schedule After a Big Race

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Run a Faster 5K with Run/Walk Intervals

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The 48 Best Gifts for Runners Who Love Gear

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The Best Books That Will Motivate You to Run

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14 Thoughtful Valentine’s Day Gifts for Runners

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The Best Self-Care Gifts for Taking a Rest

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Pro Runners Ask: Is My Agent Worth the Fee?

By Sarah Lorge Butler

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Are Average Runners Getting Faster? It Depends

By Laura Ratliff

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2024 Foot Locker XC Results

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Australian Sprinter, 16, Runs Record-Breaking 200m

By Laura Ratliff

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Signs of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

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What Is a Shoey?

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The Best Post Run Snacks for Better Recovery

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Walking Could Add 11 Years to Your Life, Study

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The Marathon Project Will Return in 2025

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Collegiate Records Go Down at BU

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Get Your Spot for the NYRR Brooklyn Half

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Virtual Races With the Best Bling

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Pace Calculator

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Why Easy Runs Are So Important

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What Does Running Have to Do With Fertility

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Why—and How—You Should Run Doubles

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How to Run Twice a Day Without Injury

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New York City Marathon 2024 FAQ

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How to Increase Mileage Running

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How to Improve Your Running Recovery Plan

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How to Prep for Running When It’s Cold Out

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How To Train Your Brain To Love Exercise

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'Micro-Walks' Could Seriously Boost Your Health

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She Raced 18 Horses in an Ultramarathon—and Won

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She Runs to Reclaim Her Identity After Assault

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Demo Run First Impression: On Cloudrunner 2

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Choose the Adrenaline GTS 24 as Your Everyday Shoe

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Are Average Runners Getting Faster? It Depends

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The Best Running Watches for Mapping and Pacing

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How to Treat Shin Splints

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How I Broke a 3:30 Marathon After a Long Break

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She Raced 18 Horses in an Ultramarathon—and Won