That’s the excited text message I received this past weekend from one of my best friends, along with a picture of her and one of our mutual close friends at a race finish line. The two had just ...

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 ...

The run-walk method is often considered a training plan for beginners. But runners of all levels can benefit. By Danielle Friedman During a recent half-marathon, I was taking a walk break when a man ...

Yes, running more—provided you build up gradually over time—can make you a better runner, but it’s hardly the only piece of the puzzle. Strength training is a huge factor too: Adding it to your ...

The week of workouts below is for SELF’s Learn to Love Running Program, our brand-new, beginner-friendly plan that will get you running 30 minutes nonstop! Here’s what you need to know to get started.

Thousands of people are preparing for the Great North Run 2026 and if you've signed up, this may be a good time to check what you need to do to further train for the event. There are just 11 weeks to ...