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Tigst Assefa's Berlin Marathon world-record
Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa ran at world-record pace for two hours at the Berlin Marathon before a severe Achilles tendon injury in the final 1800 meters
Coaches Outline Speed Endurance Training for Runners
Running coaches define speed endurance as the ability to maintain pace and explain how runners can build it through specific workouts, strength...
Coach Mario Fraioli's Priority System for Busy Marathon
Running coach Mario Fraioli advocates a flexible, priority-based training system for marathoners with unpredictable schedules, moving away from rigid...
Runner's Sobriety Journey Fuels Sub-3:10 Marathon Quest
A former high school runner used marathon training to cut alcohol consumption from 100 drinks a week to zero, leading to a 3:08:10 Chicago Marathon...
Runners World Tests Best Running Shoes Under $130
Runners World has tested and selected seven top-performing running shoes priced under $130, offering options for daily training, speedwork...
NordicTrack iFIT Treadmill Offers Terrain-Responsive
NordicTrack's iFIT treadmill system uses filmed workouts to automatically adjust incline and speed, simulating real-world runs to aid winter training.
Conner Mantz's American Record Comeback from Injury
American marathon record holder Conner Mantz is rebuilding fitness after a sacral stress fracture derailed his post-record training, with his sights...
Urevo CyberMega Treadmill Targets Marathon Training
Runners World has added the Urevo CyberMega to its 2026 treadmill testing, highlighting it as the first model designed specifically for marathon
Coaches Recommend 3-4 Weekly Runs as Marathon Base Benchmark
Running coaches advise a base of three to four runs per week, not only a long weekend run, before starting a marathon training plan.
Runner's Half Marathon Training Problems Solved by Experts
A runner overcame a sciatic nerve injury and mental hurdles to achieve a personal best at the 2026 SeaWheeze Half Marathon by consulting experts on...
New Balance SC Rebel Aims to Be Your Everyday Super Shoe
New Balance's SuperComp Rebel is a carbon-plated training shoe designed for daily speedwork and long runs, offering a stable, less aggressive ride...
Coaches Warn Against Fast Marathon Starts
Running coaches advise marathoners to start slower than goal pace, using a pre-set ceiling and breathing as key controls to avoid early energy...
Runner's World Picks Top 11 Women's Running Shoes
Runner's World editors and a 300-runner wear-test team selected the best women's running shoes for 2025, highlighting models for daily training...
Resistance Bands Guide for Runners
Runner's World experts detail the benefits and types of resistance bands for runners, recommending them for strength training, dynamic stretching, and
Runner Improves HRV for Best Training Block
A runner used heart rate variability data from a Garmin watch to identify overtraining and poor recovery, leading to a successful training block after
Runner's World Launches Strength Training
Runner's World has released a six-workout strength training video program hosted by physical therapist Winnie Yu.
Bui’s Plan Cuts Half Marathon Workouts
Anh Bui, a DPT and CSCS coach, shows how a 40-minute strength routine can fit into half-marathon training, reducing heavy lifts, adding supersets...
Miami’s My Olympic Coach group trains 200 runners
A Miami-based training collective, My Olympic Coach, brings together athletes from 2:11-marathoners to former NFL players, all focused on improvement...
Lessons Learned from First-Time Marathoners
Experienced runners share tips and advice for those training for their first marathon, covering topics such as choosing the right time of year, the...
Strength Training for Runners Over 50
As runners age, strength training becomes increasingly important to maintain a strong stride and prevent injury. A physical therapist and strength...
Saucony Running Shoes for Speed, Comfort, and Daily Training
Saucony offers a range of running shoes for different needs and preferences, from daily training to racing
Nike’s Elite Alphafly 3 Racing Shoe Now Over 40% Off in Rare Sale
Nike’s Alphafly 3, a top-tier racing shoe with elite-level technology, is now available at a rare discount of over 40% for both men’s and women’s...
Downhill Training for Endurance: A Key to Late-Race Performance
Ultrarunner and coach David Roche shares his approach to downhill training as a way to build durability and prepare for long-distance races.
Marathon Runners Share Expert Advice for Racing Your Best 26.2
Top American marathoners share their advice for recreational runners to optimize their training plans, diets, and recovery strategies.