marathon
Running
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.
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
The Absolute Worst Things to Do the Night Before a Big Race, According to 16 Runners Who Lived It
Do as they say, not as they do.
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.