When runners ‘hit the wall,’ they experience sudden debilitating fatigue, difficulty keeping pace, and often, a shift away from their goal pace towards surviving until the finish line.
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Gels can provide a quick source of energy – but they can also come with downsides.
A sub-two hour marathon was, as recently as 2017, considered unlikely to occur for generations.
Successful marathon running is about fuelling well, thinking clearly and responding effectively when the race starts to bite.
Researchers found taking regular hot baths increased runners’ aerobic fitness without requiring additional mileage or harder workouts.
Amateur runners and professional athletes differ greatly in demand and support, yet both remain vulnerable to running-related injuries.
Finding ways to reduce stress before a marathon may be as important as ensuring you’re properly fuelled and hydrated.
Being heavier makes running harder. It’s not about effort or determination, it’s about physics.
Training for a marathon involves mental and physical preparation. To succeed, runners need support from friends, family and various experts.
Runner’s gut is surprisingly common.
Post-race depression can include increased anxiety levels, burnout and challenges in adjusting back to everyday life.
His sudden death at 24 has shone a light on what a talent and hard worker he was, and what he represented.
The right pacing is key.
Carb loading is important, but make sure you do it properly.
For many female runners, the feeling of liberation that running can bring is marred by the ever-present threat of street harassment and violence. It’s a major obstacle to running participation.
What is the best strategy for running your best race? A new computer model might soon join your training team.
We asked an accredited sports dietitian to describe what you need in your diet if you’re running long distances.
Ultra-marathon runners face a plethora of physical and mental challenges on the track, including intense fatigue and extreme physical pain.
Long-term use of anti-inflammatory drugs is associated with stomach ulcers, kidney injuries and cardiovascular side effects.
Training data collected by fitness trackers may be useful to predict marathon performance
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