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30 Minutes of Hard Running a Week Cuts Disease Risk by 50%
NTNU research shows 30 minutes of hard running per week, split across 2–4 sessions, cuts risk for 30+ diseases by up to 50%.
Tyler Andrews Sets Everest Speed Record With Oxygen
Tyler Andrews set a new Everest speed record using supplemental oxygen, raising sharp questions about endurance running, altitude performance, and record context.
What Trail Running Teaches You That Roads Never Will
Trail running builds proprioception, altitude adaptation, and mental resilience that road running can't replicate. Here's what the trails actually teach you.
How Running for a Cause Actually Makes You Faster
Prosocial motivation isn't just good karma. Research shows runners who race for a cause train harder, quit less, and often finish faster.
Running Raises $57.3M for Nonprofits: A Record
Running events have raised a record $57.3M for nonprofits in 2026, signaling that purpose-driven racing is now a defining force in the sport.
Running's Biggest Moments From the Week of May 25
The week of May 25 delivered a packed late-spring racing calendar. Here's what road, trail, and track results mean for your training right now.
Summer Trail Pacing: What the Pros Actually Do
Elite summer trail pacing relies on conservative early effort, heat management, and walk-run tactics. Here's how recreational runners can apply the same system.
Naomi Delivers at the Bay Trail Race: What to Know
Naomi's standout Bay Trail Race result on May 25 spotlights the tactical lessons elite women's trail running offers every club runner heading into summer.
Bordeaux Marathon 2026: Registration Is Now Open
Registration for the Bordeaux AG2R La Mondiale Marathon opened May 26, 2026. Here's what runners need to know to secure a spot now.
Tokyo Marathon 2026:
Brigid Kosgei smashes the Tokyo Marathon course record as Takele wins a stunning men's race in 2:03:03, with Toroitich level and Mutiso one second back.
Marathon des Sables 2026:
The 40th Marathon des Sables (Apr 5–11, 2026) sends 1,200–1,500 runners across 252.8km of Sahara. Here's what makes it the toughest footrace on Earth.
Heat Training for Runners:
Heat training expands plasma volume, lowers race-pace heart rate, and improves thermoregulation. Here's how to implement it before your next spring race.
Bart Janssen Wins the 2026 ING Night Marathon
Dutch runner Bart Janssen won the 2026 ING Night Marathon, highlighting the rise of after-dark racing and the specific training strategies runners need to compete at night.
Why the Half Marathon Is the Fastest-Growing Race Distance in 2026
Record half marathon participation in 2026 signals a structural shift: 21K is now a primary goal distance, not a stepping stone, and here's why that's smart training.
Zegama 2026: Tove Alexandersson Wins Again
Tove Alexandersson won the 2026 Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon, extending her dominance in trail running and raising the bar for the entire women's field.
How to Prep for a Summer Trail Race Without Burning Out
Summer trail racing requires more than fitness. Here's how to manage heat, hydration, gear, and pacing to reach the finish line strong.
Paris Marathon Politics: What's Really at Stake
The Paris Marathon's organizing rights have become a political flashpoint. Here's what the dispute means for the 50,000+ runners who race it each year.
What Happens When You Ditch GPS for Running
One runner dropped GPS entirely and came back stronger. Here's what the science says about perceived effort, and how to try a GPS-free reset yourself.
When Does Running Fitness Actually Start to Decline?
A 47-year longitudinal study pinpoints the exact ages when running fitness declines fastest, giving you a clear roadmap to adapt training before performance drops hit.
Ogden Marathon 2026: Women's Record and a Birthday Win
Nelson set a new women's course record at the 25th Ogden Marathon, while Berlin claimed the men's win on his birthday in a standout spring race weekend.
Bolder Boulder 10K Is Filling Up Fast in 2026
Bolder Boulder 10K registrations are tracking ahead of any prior year in 2026, with race-day entry potentially unavailable for the first time ever.
10 Vermont Trail Races Worth Adding to Your Calendar
Vermont's trail race calendar offers 10 standout events across distances and difficulty levels, set against some of the most scenic terrain in the Northeast.
Zegama, Snowdonia, Tahoe 200: Trail's Biggest Weekend
Tove Alexandersson dominated Zegama, Tahoe 200 confirmed its return to the original loop course, and Caleb Olson went full-time ultra — all in one 48-hour window.
This Week in Running: The 5 Stories That Matter
Five running stories from the week of May 11, 2026, filtered for what recreational runners can actually use in their own training.