​Should marathons have time limits? |For Better or for Worse​

Alex is coming off the biggest mileage week of his life (97 miles / 154K!) and just signed up for a surprise race, while Alexis is nursing a bee sting and celebrating a new 5K race-pace PR. Then we get into the big one: should marathons have stricter time cutoffs, or should courses stay open all day for anyone who wants to finish? We debate both sides: city logistics, injuries and disabilities, qualifying standards, and why the media loves a "last place finisher" story a little too much.

​The Paris Marathon Is Moving to a Lottery And A New Sponsor for Its 50th Edition​

Entry for the April 4, 2027 race opened Tuesday under a new name, the ASICS Marathon de Paris, with the first results going out from Oct. 1.

​Everything to Know About the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen​

Three global titles go on the road mile, the 5K and the half marathon on Sept. 19 and 20, with 496 elite athletes entered and 65,000 amateurs racing the same courses.

​Tara Davis-Woodhall Ends Her 2026 Season After a Head-On Crash​

World Athletics published its final entry lists on Monday without her, and the Budapest long jump field is still eight jumpers. She also comes off the card for Athlos London ten days later.

​Comrades Drops the Athletics South Africa License for Its 100th Running​

General entries for the June 13 centenary open Wednesday with the field capped at 28,000. The race has replaced most of what the national federation used to provide, though not the qualifier.

​Should You Go Running With A Cold? When It’s Time To Take A Break​

Find out when to push through and when to rest for a faster recovery.

​Bodyweight Glute Exercises: 7 Best Moves, No Equipment​

You don’t need a gym to build strong, powerful glutes. These bodyweight exercises target your hips, glutes, and core to improve strength, stability, and running performance—anytime, anywhere.

​Zone 2 Training, Explained: How To Unlock Endurance And Speed​

Our running coach teaches you how to master the science of running smarter, not harder, for peak results.

​Everything to Know About the First World Athletics Ultimate Championship​

The three-night meet opens Friday at the stadium Budapest built for the 2023 World Championships, with $10 million to hand out, 28 titles to settle and no medals to award.

​Copenhagen Half Marathon Moves to a Lottery for Its 2027 Race​

The draw opens Sept. 16 and runs for two weeks. Copenhagen is expanding the field to 45,000, its biggest yet, and still expects more applicants than places.

​Kenyan Runner Loses Prague 10K After A TV Car Led Him The Wrong Way​

Kiprono led into the finish straight at the Birell 10K Night Race on Saturday, ran off the course behind a departing television vehicle, and got back on it in time to finish third in 27:18. RunCzech has apologized and will pay him the winner's prize money anyway.

​Is the Pegasus Plus 2 Nike's Shoe of the Year?​

The Nike Pegasus Plus 2 is the brand's latest workout shoe. It has lots of bells and whistles that make it go fast: Zoom X foam in the midsole, an AirZoom pod, and a noticeable rock-forward profile. But its secret weapon, says senior editor Alex Cyr, is its unexpected comfort and cushioning. Unlike its predecessor, the Pegasus Plus 1, the 2 feels good on the feet, and can easily guide you through long workouts without battering your legs. Watch our full review on Youtube.

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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