Marathons

27 Nonbinary Runners Are Making Boston Marathon History Today
Fitness
04/17/2023

27 Nonbinary Runners Are Making Boston Marathon History Today

The 127th Boston Marathon is underway today, and it's the first time in its history that the race has officially welcomed nonbinary runners.

Runner Meghan Zipin Survived the Boston Marathon Bombing. This Is Her Life 10 Years Later.
Fitness
04/14/2023

Runner Meghan Zipin Survived the Boston Marathon Bombing. This Is Her Life 10 Years Later.

Content warning: This post discusses an incident of violent terrorism that resulted in death.

16 Celebrities Who Completed the 2022 NYC Marathon
Fitness
11/07/2022

16 Celebrities Who Completed the 2022 NYC Marathon

The iconic TCS New York City Marathon returned for the 51st year on Sunday, Nov. 6, with 50,000 runners competing in the 26.2-mile race.

This Nonbinary Runner Made New York City Marathon History
Fitness
11/07/2022

This Nonbinary Runner Made New York City Marathon History

There's been an increasing — and long-deserved — push to make the running world more inclusive for nonbinary athletes, and yesterday marked a historic first: Jake Caswell, 25, became the first runner to be awarded prize money for winning the nonbinary division at the TCS New York City Marathon.

Yalemzerf Yehualaw Makes History as Youngest Woman to Win London Marathon Despite "Painful" Fall
Fitness
10/03/2022

Yalemzerf Yehualaw Makes History as Youngest Woman to Win London Marathon Despite "Painful" Fall

After tripping over an inconspicuous speed bump midrace, the odds were not looking good for Ethiopian runner Yalemzerf Yehualaw at the London Marathon this Sunday.

Peres Jepchirchir Is the First Athlete to Win Olympic, NYC, and Boston Marathons
Fitness
04/18/2022

Peres Jepchirchir Is the First Athlete to Win Olympic, NYC, and Boston Marathons

Today marks the 126th Boston Marathon, with about 30,000 athletes making their way 26.2 miles from Hopkinton, MA, to Boylston Street in Boston.

The Inspiring Story Behind Why This Nurse Is Running the Boston Marathon in Scrubs
Fitness
04/13/2022

The Inspiring Story Behind Why This Nurse Is Running the Boston Marathon in Scrubs

Sam Roecker picked an unusual outfit to run this year's Boston Marathon in: her scrubs.

If You Are Training For a Marathon and Gained Weight, a Dietitian Explains 5 Reasons Why
Fitness
11/09/2021

If You Are Training For a Marathon and Gained Weight, a Dietitian Explains 5 Reasons Why

While the goal in training for a half marathon, a marathon, or any running race is to feel fit and strong enough to finish the race, some people may have another goal: to lose weight.

Running Legend Shalane Flanagan Will Take on All 6 Major Marathons This Fall
Fitness
09/20/2021

Running Legend Shalane Flanagan Will Take on All 6 Major Marathons This Fall

When Olympic medalist and 2018 NYC Marathon champ Shalane Flanagan retired in 2019, she had no intention of abandoning the running world completely.

The NYC Marathon Is Back On With an In-Person Race This Fall — Here Are All the Details
Fitness
05/17/2021

The NYC Marathon Is Back On With an In-Person Race This Fall — Here Are All the Details

After a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the TCS New York City Marathon is back in action and ready to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Walking Is Everyone's New Favorite Workout, According to Strava's 2020 Fitness Report
Fitness
12/18/2020

Walking Is Everyone's New Favorite Workout, According to Strava's 2020 Fitness Report

Among the many things that changed in 2020, people's exercise routines looked a little different due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

5 Tips to Prep For Your Virtual Marathon This Fall
Fitness
09/16/2020

5 Tips to Prep For Your Virtual Marathon This Fall

By now, runners have already had to face the music that fall marathons simply won't get to happen the way we're used to.

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