​Alexis' FIRST 5K Time Trial | For Better or For Worse​

In this episode of For Better or For Worse, Alexis chases the sub-30-minute 5k, and the couple breaks down exactly how a beginner runner should prepare for a race-pace effort. Plus: weird interactions on the run, the headphones-or-not debate, an update on Alex's build toward the Canadian Half Marathon Championships, and a listener Q&A on getting your partner into running.

​Famous Fitness Coach Joe Wicks Doubled a parkrun Field in Peterborough​

A record 1,205 people finished at Ferry Meadows on Saturday, almost exactly twice the event's average this year. Five weeks after his Manchester visit, that parkrun is smaller than it was before he arrived.

​NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Held the Tape as Brittni Mason Won a U.S. Title in New York​

The mayor was at Icahn Stadium on Saturday for day three of the championships, the first national outdoor meet held in New York City since 1991.

​Bodyweight Workout For Runners: No Equipment Required​

If you’re looking for an at-home bodyweight workout for runners, you’re in the right place, we’ve put together a 20 minute sequence which requires NO equipment.

​What To Eat After A Marathon: Helpful Refueling Tips For Runners​

There is often a lot of focus on what to eat before a marathon, focusing on carb-loading nutrition plans and pre-race breakfasts, or during a marathon to keep energy levels up, but what to eat after a marathon is equally important and often overlooked.

​Your Fastest 5K Yet: 14 Expert Training Tips for a 5K PR​

Steal the strategies top coaches and runners use to train smarter, build speed, and execute on race day—so you can finally break through to a new personal best.

​The Home Star Who Was Meant To Light Up The Commonwealth Games Just Pulled Out​

Eilish McColgan was set to defend her 10,000m title on home soil, but a toe injury from the London Marathon has forced her out of Glasgow 2026. She's the biggest name yet on a withdrawal list that keeps growing for the scaled-back Games.

​Badwater 135 Runs Under an Extreme Heat Warning​

Temperatures near record high are testing the 98-runner field in Death Valley this week, and a new 45-hour cutoff gives the back of the pack less room than before.

​This is how I chopped MINUTES off my personal bests​

Senior Editor Alex Cyr dishes on the five easy tips that have transformed him from injured hobbyist to competitive runner. These no-BS habits are all simple, free, and easy to adopt; and can help both beginners and experts reach the next level.

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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