Our data analyst and BQ expert explains how this year’s 5:17 cutoff could have been even bigger—and what exactly to expect ...

On Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, more than 55,000 runners lined up to race the Chicago Marathon. As marathons go, Chicago is always ...

How we reported this: Our contributor, Sarah Gearhart, interviewed elite runners Deena Kastor and Susanna Sullivan to glean practical tips for everyday runners lining up to run the Chicago Marathon ...

Every year, the Berlin Marathon draws a star-studded elite field to the German capital, where some of the world’s top distance runners arrive aiming to break records and make history. The flat asphalt ...

To report this article, Outside Run contributing writer Sarah Gearhart attended the London Athlos track and field event and spoke to athletes about the Athlos events and how they might captivate track ...

The beginning of a new marathon training block is a chance to start fresh. Now is the time to ditch the bad habits that have held you back in the past and build better running practices for healthier, ...

Asics has been on fire the past five years, putting out new models almost faster than we can keep up. The Gel Slowcush is a brand-new shoe designed for easy, slow running. With 48 millimeters under ...

To report this story, author and registered dietitian, Roxana Ehsani, spoke with two fellow registered dietitians about adjusting carbohydrate fueling plans in the cooler weather. If you’re like me ...

Lt. James McConville of FDNY Ladder 151 was finishing his usual 6-mile loop through the Bronx when he noticed smoke coming from a house in his neighborhood. He jumped into rescue mode—just without his ...

Cortisol rises when your body faces increased physical or metabolic demand, such as exercise. A 2021 study found that cortisol increased immediately after exercise, often fell below baseline about two ...

For this article, Outside Run contributor Lauren Wingenroth spoke to Boston Marathon champion Des Linden, a sports psychologist, and two running coaches to get their advice for setting marathon goals ...

Threshold training is where strong aerobic running meets discipline. It is neither a sprint nor an excuse to see how long you can suffer. It is controlled, repeatable work near the fastest effort you ...