Past Bakersfield Marathon winners deepen devotion to long-distance running

What a difference a year makes when you win the Bakersfield Marathon. Two years ago, when Arizona resident T.J. Hodges was ...
Runner's World

Runners Love the Half Marathon—and It’s Backed Up by Data. Here’s How You Can Conquer the Distance.

Curious how your running distances—and preferences—compare to your peers? You’re not alone. Our latest story dissecting the data behind the average mileage run by age group has caught the attention of ...
People

Distance Runner Loses Half-Marathon Title and $20,000 Prize After She’s Led Off Course by Officials

USA Track and Field's jury of appeals said it found no reason to alter the results to finish Maddie Meyer/Getty The runner leading the U.S. Half Marathon Championships was guided off the race's course ...

Los Angeles marathon offers finisher medals to athletes completing shorter distance

The Los Angeles marathon will offer finisher medals to athletes completing a shorter distance, as a result of the weather potentially causing a dangerous race for those running ...

How to Execute Long, Slow Distance Training for Serious Endurance Gains

When you toe the start line of a 10K, your race day is going to be totally different than if you were running a marathon. But ...
Canadian Running Magazine

Ethiopian runner speeds to fastest women’s marathon debut in history

Ethiopia’s Fotyen Tesfay made a remarkable first showing at the marathon distance on Sunday, running 2:10:53 at the Zurich ...
Palm Beach Post

Expect to see more Gen Zers at marathon starting lines — it's a trend

Distance running is experiencing a surge in popularity, particularly among Gen Z. Athletes who under-fuel their bodies risk a condition called Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs). Symptoms of ...