Some marathoners swear by "shakeout runs" before a race, while others would rather preserve their energy for the big day. The ...

We’re not keen on the word ‘taper’. The word is synonymous with cutting back or reducing and often brings about feelings of anxiety and rustiness. The key to getting your marathon taper ...

Beyond working your heart, running also benefits your lungs, bones, muscles, cholesterol, blood pressure, and brain, says ...

For weight loss, Richardson recommends running for 30 to 45 minutes at least three times per week. So, if you run at a ...

The well-known roadshows of the Comrades Marathon Association, which aim to assist athletes with advice, will be presented again this year and the seminar in Pretoria will take place next month.

When you hear the word “marathon,” it doesn’t refer to a 5K or 10K race. It’s one specific distance: 42.195 kilometers. Why that odd number? The marathon dates ...

But how can one prepare for a marathon and when should you start ... adjust calorie intake to match reduced training during the tapering period before race day. Focus on nutrient-dense foods ...

Nina Poletti's juggling a remarkable sporting double - training to compete in this weekend's Coast to Coast while ...

Running the marathon over 50 can feel daunting, but as writer Gaby Huddart explains, with an age-specific training and diet plan, it could change your life.

The answer on how to tweak your long run day depends on a variety of factors, including how far in advance you know about the conflict and how much you run every week. Here, run coaches give advice to ...

Two or three days before the marathon Hit the switch. From now on, 85-95% of your diet should be carbohydrates. Remember to eat after your taper runs, too – as Rapoport explains, ‘that’s ...