Earlier this year, I signed up to run my first marathon, and before I even started training, I was already sweating just thinking about the final miles of the race. I’ve heard it all: You’ll cry. Your ...

The first time I ever ran for the sake of running—not between bases during a softball game or to avoid being tagged “it” at recess—was for the Presidential Fitness Test, a set of fitness assessments ...

Training to run a marathon, but unsure whether you’re doing enough? Getting ready to step up to the start line, but feel self-doubt creeping into your head? If you find yourself consumed by these ...

Running a mile (about 1.6 kilometers) is a classic test of cardiovascular endurance and a great indicator of your overall fitness level. But is there an "ideal" time for each age? Let's break it down, ...

Nothing feels more satisfying than turning your tracker off after a run and appreciating the miles logged on the screen. But how do you decide how many miles to run in the first place? There’s ...

July 25, 2025 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google We may earn a commission from links on this page. After six years of training for marathons, I've experimented ...