The statistical arc of human endeavour in the marathon keeps bending upwards. There is still much to be inspired by.
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Successful marathon running is about fuelling well, thinking clearly and responding effectively when the race starts to bite.
Runner’s gut is surprisingly common.
Post-race depression can include increased anxiety levels, burnout and challenges in adjusting back to everyday life.
Running is empowering for many blind and partially sighted people, but they can face a range of societal barriers to get involved.
The right pacing is key.
Carb loading is important, but make sure you do it properly.
Here’s how elite endurance athletes differ from the rest of us.
How pushing yourself to new extremes can help you to self-care
Who’s really running this famous race?
It can take the body up to three weeks to fully recover from the strain of running a marathon, so here’s some foods that are scientifically proven to help aid recovery.
The mind matters when it comes to marathon running, and here are some top mental tips to help you on your way.
A competition already took place ahead of this week’s road races in Boston and London: men outbidding each other to show an attractive woman how generous they are.
There’s so much information out there on how to run, but here’s the best way to do it long distance.
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