Is the marathon an ambitious first running goal? Sure. But we get why a beginner may want to skip some of the traditional running milestones—the casual 5K you run for fun; the 10K you do to see if you ...

Anyone can take on the 13.1-mile distance, and How to Master the Half Marathon will get you there feeling strong. No matter where you are in your running journey, this program will help you choose an ...

What to do if you miss a week, have an extra week, can’t get this week’s long run in, and more. Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and ...

A triathlon training plan can be hell'a daunting if you're training for your first event. Knowing how to fit in swimming, running and cycling is a lot, but with this triathlon training plan, you have ...

Progressive overload training involves gradually increasing the intensity or difficulty of workouts over time. It can promote the development of muscle mass and strength. Training using the ...

Good news: starting your running journey doesn't have to require diving in head-first and sprinting for 30 minutes straight. If you’ve never been much of a runner (or you’re starting to get back into ...