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Why Every Anxious 20-Something Is Running a Marathon Right Now

I didn’t know how to get out of my quarter-life crisis…so I decided to run straight through it instead.
Running

How to Prevent—and Beat—the Post-Marathon Blues

You did the hard part. So why do you feel empty now?
Running

Start Here: How to Use SELF’s Learn to Love Running Program

Lace up with us for 12 weeks—what you gain can last a lifetime!
Running

10 Running Myths Top Coaches Really Wish You’d Stop Believing

The truth about your pace, those walking breaks, and your knees—lots about your knees.
Sports

Here’s What Kept the NYC Marathon’s ‘Final Finishers’ Going in the Home Stretch

The first runners to cross the finish line get all the glory—but the last deserve our admiration, too.
Fitness

Meet the Marathoners Going for Team USA’s First Gold in 40 Years

Buzz is building for the latest crop of American female distance runners in Paris.
Fitness

I Was Hit by a Car and Paralyzed—But Now I’m Ready to Take On the NYC Marathon

Goals, community, and sense of purpose fuel Edie Perkins’s training.

The New On Running Shoes Are Really Expensive, but Also Really, Really Fast

SELF’s fitness director put the pricey, pace-pushing trainers to the test.
Running

I Race Ultramarathons Up to 100 Miles, and I Have Lupus. Here’s How I Train

For Devon Yanko, success hinges on self-compassion, flexibility, and taking a scientific approach to her sport.
Fitness

I Tried the Walk-Run Method at a Major Marathon, and the Results Were Surprising

I used to think slowing down was a sign of weakness. I was wrong.
Health

I’m a Sub-3:45 Marathoner With Crohn’s—Here’s How I Keep Running When Symptoms Strike

For Ali Feller, careful research, precise scheduling, and a little experimentation is key.
Shopping

What to Pack for Destination Races, According to Runners Who Travel

From hand warmers to portable foam rollers.
Running

32 of Our Favorite Signs From the NYC Marathon

These folks deserve a medal for creativity.
Fitness

27 Emotional NYC Marathon Moments That’ll Make You Tear Up a Little

High fives, hugs, and other moments of pure joy.
Running

The Exact Routine Pro Runner Keira D’Amato Swears By the Night Before a Big Race

Here’s how she’s prepping for the NYC Marathon.
Fitness

10 NYC Marathon Watching Spots With Absolutely Impeccable Vibes

There's a fun place for every kind of spectator. 
Fitness

How the New York City Marathon Is Making the Race More Inclusive

The initiative includes changes for nonbinary and breastfeeding runners, plus pay equity for athletes with disabilities.
Fitness

9 Ways to Be an Amazing Spectator at the Next Big Race

You’ve got more in you than just clapping.
Fitness

Emily Sisson Crushes American Marathon Record in Chicago

She shattered a record set earlier this year.