‘I Kept Going’: How the Final Official Finisher of the Boston Marathon Motivated Herself to End Strong
Boston’s 130th marathon saw the Boston Athletic Association extend the official cutoff from 5:30 p.m. to 5:36 p.m. after the last wave started late. Carlie Siegel, who battled low‑glucose episodes and finished in 6:13:29, initially believed she missed the Six‑Star medal but later learned her finish still qualified under the new limit. The adjustment also allowed other back‑pack runners, such as 61‑year‑old Ann‑Maree Waycott, to secure the coveted medal despite health challenges. Siegel’s story underscores the blend of personal resilience and race‑organizer flexibility.
A 2:09 Marathoner Trained on a Treadmill for 3 Months. Here Are His 5 Tips for Getting Faster Indoors.
Thomas Nobbs, a 26‑year‑old Canadian runner, spent three winter months logging roughly 130 miles per week on a gym treadmill after outdoor training became impossible. By replicating his outdoor routine—1% grade, effort‑based pacing, and varied interval work—he shaved three minutes...
Your Weekly Mileage Is Not the Whole Story. This Long-Run Mistake Could Be Holding You Back.
Runner’s World’s latest episode highlights a new study that challenges the conventional 10‑percent rule, suggesting the incremental increase should target long‑run distance rather than overall weekly mileage. Hosts Jeff Dengate and Aly Ellis explain how over‑loading the longest run can...
What Should My Macros Be? Your Nutrition Questions Answered
The article breaks down how to calculate personal macronutrient ratios, citing USDA guidelines of 45‑65% carbs, 10‑35% protein, and 10‑35% fat. It illustrates a sample 1,600‑calorie plan that translates to 160 g carbs, 120 g protein, and 53 g fat, and explains how...
5 Essential Habits I’ve Embraced as I Approach 50 to Keep Running Strong
Colin McSherry, a senior art director at Runner’s World, shares five habits he’s adopted as he nears 50 to keep running sustainably. He emphasizes a proper warm‑up, building a solid base before speed work, smart recovery using foam rollers and TENS devices,...
Nike Removes Controversial Sign in Boston That Read, ‘Runners Welcome. Walkers Tolerated’
Nike removed a controversial Boston Marathon sign that read “Runners Welcome. Walkers Tolerated” after it sparked online backlash. The company issued a statement apologizing, saying the message missed the mark and pledging more inclusive communication for all runners. The sign...
The Tool Olympic Gold Medalist Cole Hocker Uses to Add More Zone 2 Workouts to His Schedule
Olympic 1500 m champion Cole Hocker has turned cycling into a core cross‑training tool to boost his weekly volume without adding injury‑causing impact. After a 2022 foot stress reaction forced him off the roads, he began two‑hour, 40‑mile zone 2 rides on...
This 61-Year-Old Pace Group Leader Has Run More Than 70 Marathons. He Says This Is the Best Race-Day Strategy for...
Dave Masterson, a 61‑year‑old pace‑group leader with more than 70 marathons, champions an even‑split pacing strategy for runners of all abilities. He advises athletes to base their effort on perceived exertion and elapsed time at each mile marker rather than...
The 5 Best Basic Running Watches Go Hard on Features and Easy on Your Wallet
The article curates a list of the five best basic running watches that deliver essential metrics—pace, heart rate, distance, and GPS—while staying under $250. It highlights the Coros Pace 4 as the overall winner, the Garmin Forerunner 55 for value, the Polar...
Here’s How Long It Should Take You to Get Ready for a 5K
Runner’s World outlines realistic timelines for preparing a 5K, noting that the classic nine‑week Couch‑to‑5K may be insufficient for true musculoskeletal adaptation. New runners should expect three to six months of base building, while consistently active athletes need roughly eight...
Spring Runners Can Find Big Savings In Lululemon’s ‘We Made Too Much’ Section
Lululemon’s “We Made Too Much” section is a rolling markdown hub that showcases over‑produced spring‑running apparel at deep discounts. The latest refresh features tanks, shorts, leggings and accessories with price cuts ranging from 20% to 62% off regular tags. Because...
Should You Cap Your Long Run at 3 Hours? Top Run Coaches Break Down the Trade-Offs.
Marathon coaches debate capping long runs at three hours. Brian Rosetti cites Daniels' Running Formula, saying longer runs yield diminishing returns and higher injury risk, especially for recreational runners. Greg McMillan counters that newer runners may need four‑to‑five‑hour long runs...
5 Mistakes Runners Make When Tweaking Their Training Plans
Runners often tweak training plans after illness or schedule disruptions, but common errors—such as adding missed miles, jumping back in after extended breaks, stacking hard days, ignoring personal schedules, and increasing intensity with peers—can jeopardize performance and health. Coaches Whitney Heins...
These 6 Lower Back Exercises Can Help Stave Off Injury
The article outlines six lower‑back exercises—plank, stability‑ball extensions, pikes, reverse leg raises, glute bridges, and locust pose—designed to strengthen the core muscles that support running mechanics. It explains how weak hips, glutes, or hamstrings shift load to the lower back,...
This Coach Swears By 5 Minutes of Skipping Per Day to Help His Athletes Run Faster
Sprint coach Stuart McMillan, CEO of Altis, recommends adding just five minutes of skipping each day to boost running speed and durability. He argues that skipping mimics sprint mechanics, delivering coordination, hip torque, and ankle‑plantar‑flexor loading that easy runs miss....