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The Mental Mistake That Can Sabotage Tough Runs, According to Sports Psychology

Hard runs hurt, but sports psychologist Mike Gross says the biggest performance threat isn’t the pain it’s the mental “second arrow” that turns discomfort into suffering. Practice curious awareness to observe sensations without spiraling into doubt.

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Marathon vs Half Marathon; New Study Reveals Which Race Hits Your Heart Harder

Marathon or half marathon: new heart scans from the 2023 Silesia Marathon suggest both distances cause only small, short-lived dips in heart performance for most recreational runners, with readings returning to normal within two weeks.

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Former College Runner Warns Against "No Days Off" Culture After Career-Threatening Injury

Former college runner Liv Paxton, 28, is challenging a “pain equals pride” mindset in distance running after training through what was misdiagnosed as tendinitis and later revealed in April 2021 as a partial Achilles tear.

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Finish Line Surge Linked to Spike in Cardiac Arrest Risk, Paris Race Study Finds

Paris race data covering 1.2 million+ participations shows sudden cardiac arrests are rare but disproportionately concentrated in the final kilometer especially in the 20 km and half marathon highlighting the “finishing surge” as a potential trigger and the value of rapid on-course response.

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Good Morning America's Ginger Zee Says She’s Lived With Depression Her Entire Career, and Running Is How She Stays Ahead of It

Ginger Zee’s forecast is steady, but her story is braver: decades of managing depression, an eating disorder, and past crises then finding that running, alongside therapy and medication, became the routine that kept her above rock bottom.

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How Much Should You Really Drink in a Marathon? Expert Breaks Down Fluids, Carbs, and Salt

Hydration advice for marathoners doesn’t need a one-size-fits-all rule. Samuel Cheuvront’s simple framework helps you build a personalized plan using body weight changes, pace, and temperature so you stay fueled without overdrinking.

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"I’m 80 and an Ironman Record-Holder" And These Are The 5 Habits Keep Her Fit for Life

Natalie Grabow became the oldest woman to complete the Ironman World Championship at 80. Discover the five habits that keep her fit, motivated, and breaking records at any age.

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New Study Shows Kids Get Athletic Abilities From Their Mom

In this article, we dive deep into the studies that prove why "Mom's genes" are the secret behind your aerobic capacity.

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Avoiding the Runner’s Trots: How to Time Your Digestion Perfectly

From the science of the gastrocolic reflex to the perfect morning caffeine strategy, here is your complete guide to clearing the pipes before you hit the pavement.

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What Happens To An ADHD Brain After 30 Minutes Of Running

Struggling with focus and mental noise? Discover the science behind why running acts as "Nature's Ritalin" for the ADHD brain, boosting dopamine and regulating executive function in ways that medication alone sometimes cannot.