There are plenty of times in life when going the extra mile pays off in the long run. And that’s true of race training too. But what are the benefits of those extra miles, and should you go longer ...

The familiar satisfaction of tracking miles on a fitness device might give runners a false sense of achievement. While logging miles and hitting distance goals has long been a key metric for tracking ...

For nearly six decades, East African runners have held an unchallenged position in long-distance running, dominating global competitions. Recently, experts Gerasimos V. Grivas, Borja Muniz-Pardos, and ...

Distance runner Parker Valby has gotten plenty of buzz for her fast times. And she’s also built up a reputation for her unconventional training. The 21-year-old, who will race at the Olympic trials ...

The long run is the backbone of marathon training. It’s the workout where you build the aerobic endurance and durability needed to conquer the final miles of your race. It also allows you to practice ...

Objectives We explored whether a spike in running distance during a single session or over 1 week, compared with the preceding period, was associated with increased risk of running-related overuse ...