After a major weight loss, I spent years training hard and going above and beyond to be the best athlete I could be. At that ...

After you finish a race, it’s important to truly rest and recover. You put in the hard work, celebrate it with some R&R! “Too much downtime can make restarting feel like climbing Everest, while ...

Anyone can take on the 13.1-mile distance, and How to Master the Half Marathon will get you there feeling strong. No matter where you are in your running journey, this program will help you choose an ...

One woman, who hated running, lost 200 pounds and is now training to run a half-marathon. She hired a coach to help her get ...

The week of workouts below is for SELF’s Learn to Love Running Program, our brand-new, beginner-friendly plan that will get you running 30 minutes nonstop! Here’s what you need to know to get started.

Yes, running more—provided you build up gradually over time—can make you a better runner, but it’s hardly the only piece of the puzzle. Strength training is a huge factor too: Adding it to your ...

September 8, 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. Training for a marathon can be a massive commitment, but not ...

You’ll need lower-body, upper-body, and stomach strength to power your marathon training.

The organisers have a raft of advice for runners who are gearing up for the big North East race this year, including useful training plans ...