​World Athletics Reveals the Olympic Marathon Standards for LA28​

Men and women will need blazing times to qualify on time for Los Angeles, both marks quicker than the Olympic records the marathon champions set in Paris.

​Yomif Kejelcha’s Half-Marathon World Record Is Now Official​

World Athletics approved his 56:51 from Buenos Aires 78 days after the race, less than half as long as Jacob Kiplimo waited for the record Kejelcha broke.

​Can Running With Music Make You Faster?​

The science behind music, motivation, and performance on the run.

​What to Wear Running: Complete Guide by Weather​

Stay comfortable, safe, and prepared with smart layering tips for heat, cold, wind, rain, and everything in between.

​How To Train For A Half Marathon: 9 Expert Tips For A Successful Race​

Let our expert coach help get you to the finish line.

​What Is Bonking? + Expert Tips To Avoid It And Feel Strong During Your Race​

Avoid the crash: proven strategies to keep your energy high and finish strong.

​Santa Barbara Half Marathon Organizers Release a Statement on the Runners Who Fell Ill​

The race says it has seen nothing to suggest a cause beyond exertion, as county health officials count 30 runners treated and say the heat was the likely cause.

​Josh Kerr’s Mile World Record Is Now Official​

World Athletics ratified the 3:42.66 he ran in London on July 18, which took 0.47 seconds off the mark Hicham El Guerrouj set in Rome in 1999.

​Should There Be a Half Marathon Age Minimum? | The Running Story​

This week on The Running Story, Michael and Jessy cover the week’s top stories in running. They start with the death of Rachel Apa, a 24-year-old charity runner who collapsed at mile 24 of the 2026 New York City Marathon. Her father said the cause was rhabdomyolysis, a rare condition. Next, the TCS New York City Marathon reclaims the title of the world’s largest marathon. It’s the first marathon in history with more than 60,000 finishers (61,146), and Michael walks through Marathon Handbook’s new NYC Data hub, built from more than 2 million split times.

Quick Sprints:

• ​8 Long Run Variations To Build Endurance, Speed, And Power​
• ​Half Marathon Training Plan Database​
• ​Squats For Runners: 20 Variations To Try​

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