The distance running icon, who died Wednesday at 80, taught me to endure. In December, we shared his final run.

A vast majority of the over 52,000 finishers of the 2024 Chicago Marathon trained for the 26.2 mile run. Jaryn Garner, 31, did not. In her defense, Garner’s coworker Paula signed her up without asking a month before the race. The pair work for Togethxr ...

To get more specific, someone running a 20-miler who takes the day before and after off logs 20 total miles over three days, but if you’re following the Hansons plan, you’d net closer to 36 miles over those three days—considerably more cumulative mileage.

No matter what the weather looks like outside, there’s always an opportunity to train for your next big race. Building up to a half marathon or marathon doesn’t happen overnight, but with the right strategy, you can get to the starting line feeling ...

Running 26.2 miles is one of the most demanding physical challenges you can take on. Beyond the mental toughness and months of training required, your body burns an extraordinary amount of energy during those hours on the road. Understanding how many ...

"What surprised me the most was how closely pregnancy mirrors marathoning."

In September, British adventurer and motivational speaker Joshua Patterson made history by running 26.2 miles up Cerro Uturuncu, a 19,700-foot volcano in Bolivia. It is believed to be the highest marathon in history. Patterson told Outside what it was ...

Research shows you can stay in the game and—contrary to popular belief—keep crushing it far longer than you may think.