It was a gorgeous day as the elite athletes of the Boston Marathon made their way up and down the hills of Hopkinton, Wellesley, and Brookline before entering the city for the grand finale. Here’s how the day races went. Women’s Race The women’s race may have gotten off to a conservative start, but once…
In the three years since the Boston Marathon bombing, professional dancer Adrianne Haslet-Davis has been an inspirational force. A spectator on that fateful day, Adrianne lost the lower part of her left leg below her knee. Since then, everything Adrianne has done only proves that she is a survivor, not a victim. “I refuse to…
We’re just days away from the Boston Marathon – one of the most respected foot races in the world. You already know that it’s 26.2 miles, but did you also know that it is the oldest continuously running marathon? Before Monday’s big event, find out even more lesser-known facts about this great race. Both the…
Just in time for Monday’s Boston Marathon is a sneak peek at the first-ever feature-length documentary made about the historic race. Boston will take a look at the marathon’s triumphs and sorrows, attempting to convey what makes the race so special. “There’s no one that can watch the Boston Marathon and not be inspired somehow…
If you’ve already run a few 5Ks, running a 10K is totally doable – especially if you take time to build up your mileage. Here’s an eight-week beginner training schedule that will help you train and appropriately prep you for your very first 10K race. Week Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sunday 1 Rest…
The Millennium Falcon may have done the Kessel Run in under 12 parsecs, but on Friday hundreds of Star Wars fanatics completed a 5K run . . . at Walt Disney World! The race, which kicked off Disney’s inaugural Star Wars Half Marathon weekend, was filled with tons of incredible outfits and hardcore acts of…
Ask any personal trainer what sort of shoes you should buy for your fitness pursuits and there’s going to be a big debate. It may sound like hyperbole, but there may be as many opinions on this topic as there are shoes at your local athletic apparel store. Let’s cut through the fads, trends, and…
Running may be about putting one foot in front of the other, but how you do it can make your workout seem that much easier. Brian Beckstead, cofounder of zero-drop Altra Running Shoes and dedicated ultrarunner, recently gave us some advice on how to improve running form. These four tips will definitely help you the…
Prepping for a long run this weekend? Our upbeat, high-powered playlist will definitely get you motivated. These are some of my absolute favorite songs to run to – and trust me, I’ve had plenty of trial and error. When I first started running, I thought I could listen to any ol’ playlist, but alas, nothing…
Finding the motivation to run can be hard. Even when you’re training for a race or event, or have a run on your calendar, dragging yourself out the door feels impossible when you’re just really, truly unmotivated. Related: Use This Workout Move to Help Your Lungs Stop Burning on Runs I get it. Running hurts.…
