"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A vast majority of the over 52,000 finishers of the 2024 Chicago Marathon trained for the 26.2 mile run.

From head to toe, what happens when you run 26.2 miles. — -- From the start of the race to the finish, running a marathon can take a toll on even the most experienced runners. Here's a look at ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ali Truwit would describe herself as a lifelong athlete. She’s always loved exercise, and grew up playing ...

A vast majority of the over 52,000 finishers of the 2024 Chicago Marathon trained for the 26.2 mile run. Jaryn Garner, 31, did not. In her defense, Garner’s coworker Paula signed her up without asking ...

Lately, it seems like every 20-something is running a marathon. What was once a niche feat reserved for the elite and disciplined has now turned into an impulsive, oddly casual way for restless young ...

Around Long Island, year-round running clubs are keeping people exercising — and connected. It’s the social network you don’t ...

The 50th Marine Corps Marathon is less than a month away, and here at WTOP we are highlighting some of the inspiring people that are running to that start line and what brought them there. One father ...

Boston marathoners can expect their bodies to take quite a beating. — -- The 35,000 runners who line up for today’s Boston Marathon can expect their bodies to take quite a beating from the ...

Running 26.2 miles burns an average of over 2,600 calories according to TruHealth & Fitness, assuming we burn roughly 100 calories per mile. That’s more than the recommended daily calorie intake for ...

Long-distance running, like marathons and ultramarathons, may not always be the health badge we thought it was. In fact, it could increase your cancer risk, according to a new study out of Virginia.

Harper Spain and her mom Laurel Mullen amassed over 16,000 followers on TikTok Jordan Greene is Society and Culture writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023. Her work has ...

After months of intense training and finally crossing the finish line, you find yourself sick after running a marathon. Whether it’s stomach upset or flu-like symptoms, it’s normal to feel sick after ...