26.2 Things I Learned from the Boston Marathon
A firsttime Boston Marathon finisher recounts the 26.2 invaluable lessons he learned from Hopkinton Green to Boylston Street.
By Danny Woodward
Marathon Training Articles
Fall & Winter Marathons in the South
Celebrate the end of your racing year with one of these late season marathons down south.
By Jackie Veling and Elizabeth Grimsley
Profiling the Boston Marathon’s Octogenarian Runners
At the Boston Marathon, a handful of runners over the age of 80 will show the world that you're never too old for a marathon. These are their stories.
By Theresa Juva-Brown
The Golden Rules of the Boston Marathon
From managing Heartbreak Hill to finding folks on Boylston Street, the Golden Rules of the Boston Marathon are indispensable on Patriots’ Day.
By Megan Harrington
Chasing Cheaters: The Sheriff Tells All
Should you ever cheat during a marathon race, just know that Derek Murphy will be watching.
By Theresa Juva-Brown
How Course-Specific Training Can Improve Race Day Performance
Preparing for a race on terrain similar to what you'll see on race day can be hugely beneficial.
By Pete Rea
Why I’m Going to Quit Running
Runners don’t have to look for excuses to quit during a race. At some point, we decide every race is going to be our last until it’s not.
By Monica Olivas
How to Train for a Marathon (and Still Have a Life)
Training for a marathon requires a serious time commitment but you can still have a life. Promise.
By Megan Harrington
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