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Rodri Ran 71 km at the 2026 World Cup: What It Means in Marathon Terms

FIFA’s tracking data through the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals shows Rodri covered 71 km, roughly 1.7 marathons. Here is what those numbers mean when a runner reads them.

5 Pro Cyclists Who Are Ridiculously Good Runners

From a 3:57 mile to a 2:36 marathon eight days after Kona, five professional cyclists have running times most club runners chase for years. Here is what it teaches.

This 71-Year-Old Is Running Across America to Shine a Light on Parkinson's Disease

Dr. Larry Grogin, 71, is running 100 marathons in 100 days from New Jersey to California to raise $260,000 for Parkinson’s. Here is what runners can learn from his method.

The First Marathon Ever Run in Space Finished 240 Miles Above Earth

In 2007, NASA astronaut Suni Williams became the first person to run a marathon in space, completing 26.2 miles on an ISS treadmill while circling the Earth. Here is exactly how she pulled it off.

Two Years After a Shark Took Her Foot, She Ran the NYC Marathon

Ten days before the shark attack, Ali Truwit ran her first marathon. It was Mother’s Day 2023, in Copenhagen, alongside her mom.

Julianne Moore's Secret Workout? Walking Backwards Uphill for Better Brain Health, Balance, and Core Strength

At 64, Julianne Moore swears by a weird fitness trick: walking backwards uphill. Here is the science behind it and why runners should try it.

At 71, This Grandmother Is Outperforming Most 20-Somethings in HYROX After Treating Cancer as Just Another Obstacle

At 71, Debbie Leahy is ranked fourth in the world in HYROX after surviving breast cancer. Her training, mindset, and daily habits explain how she outperforms athletes half her age.

Best Prime Day Running Deals 2026

Score the biggest running gear discounts of Prime Day 2026 (June 23-26). Top deals on shoes, GPS watches, headphones, and recovery tools for runners.

5 Famous Celebrities Who Run a Mile Faster Than You Think

From Bernie Sanders to Sebastian Vettel, see five famous celebrities with mile times that quietly outrun most amateur runners, and what their training reveals about getting faster yourself.

Biggest Marathons in the World: Top 10 Largest Races Ranked by Participants

The London Marathon is currently the biggest marathon in the world. On 26 April 2026, 59,830 runners crossed the finish line on The Mall, a Guinness World Record that took the title back from New York.