A Prank Gift Propels an Underdog to New Heights in the Marathon

Keira D’Amato thought her dreams of a professional running career were over. Now, as a 36-year-old mother of two, she’s a podium contender at the Chicago Marathon.

Ready, Set, Don’t Get Injured

Marathon season is upon us for the first time since 2019. But, a doctor warns, “Your body right now is not the same body you had two years ago, so you’ve got to pay attention to that.”

Joan Ullyot, Debunker of Limits on Women Who Run, Dies at 80

Dr. Ullyot argued in her research, and showed over miles and miles in competition herself, that, yes, women are built to run marathons. Olympic officials finally agreed.

Fred Zalokar, Marathoner Who Took On Mountains, Is Found Dead in Yosemite

The body of the 61-year-old, who had been missing since Saturday, was recovered on Tuesday near the summit of Mount Clark, the National Park Service said.

Hal Higdon Has Trained Millions of Runners. At 90, He’s Not Slowing Down.

Higdon’s desire to make the sport accessible to all has made him a household name for all types of runners.

New York City Gets Another Major Marathon, in Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Marathon is planned next year for April 24, giving New York a second big race through its neighborhoods.

How to Pick a Marathon Training Plan

There are endless training resources online and groups that meet and train together in person.

Ron Hill, Marathoner Who Set Record in Boston, Dies at 82

In 1970 he shaved more than three minutes off the earlier mark. He later set another record: running at least a mile a day for 52 years and 39 days (even after surgery).