Tapering for Your Marathon to Guarantee Success

A good marathon taper can make up to a five-percent increase in your finishing time. Here are some key takeaways for how to plan your taper wisely ...

By Bob Mittleman, Training Peaks

26.2 Things I Learned from the Boston Marathon

A first-time Boston Marathon finisher recounts the 26.2 invaluable lessons he learned from Hopkinton Green to Boylston Street.

By Danny Woodward

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