How Often Should You Race During Marathon Training?

Racing—whether to race at all and how often—during a marathon preparatory period is a controversial topic among coaches. Here's an end ...

By Pete Rea

Is Your Training Pace Fast Enough?

To get faster, you'll need to work the aerobic and anaerobic systems. Here's how you can incorporate a variety of workouts so you can avoid a perfo...

By Jason Fitzgerald

3 Simple Ways to Become a Better Runner

Crush a new distance, beat your PR and more with better nutrition, hydration and strength training. Here's how to get started.

By Sarah Stanley

5 Trail Races to Do in the Bay Area

Enjoy the scenery and trails of Northern California at one of these trail races in the Bay Area. With a variety of distances and difficulties, you'...

9 Zombie Runs to Add to Your Race Calendar

Embrace your inner zombie, or brush up on your undead apocalypse fitness, with these nine events that range from the family-friendly to the positiv...

By Michael Clarke

How to Execute the Perfect Tempo Run

If becoming a better distance runner is a goal, tempo runs are a must. But most athletes run these too fast, negating the benefits. Here's how to g...

By Jason Fitzgerald

How to Beat Marathon Fatigue

Fatigue is not something specific to slow or average runners—it happens to every one. Here's how to train to beat marathon fatigue (warning: ...

By Jason Karp, Ph.D.

The Science Behind Your Runner's High

That pasted smile and boost of confidence is what most consider a runner's high. But why does this feeling unfailingly come after every run? Find o...

By Runner's World