Distance running is a long-term game, and to stick with the sport (or even to start) in your golden years, you’ll need some ...

We could all use some running motivation tips when inspiration runs low and fatigue sets in. So if you find yourself coming up with endless excuses not to run, you’re not alone. Plenty of would ...

In Washington, running season never ends. Veteran distance runners and newbies honoring new-year fitness goals alike: Put these eight races on your calendar.

If you’re someone who needs that extra motivation during the middle portion of your miles or your training cycle, there are a few possible ways to approach this point of lower effort, according ...

Running aside, Lizzy complements her training with yoga and meditation. "After an ultra-distance race I usually have two or three days without running. It's also important to try to get sufficient ...

What’s your motivation? Jogger via www.shutterstock.com. What do new studies tell us about the sex difference in distance running? In a 2015 study, we recruited over 1,100 varsity ...

A study published in the journal Motivation and Emotion found that focusing on a stopping point in the distance, like a building or tree, can cause distances to appear shorter.

In one recent study, we recruited over 1,100 varsity intercollegiate distance runners to complete surveys addressing their training, motivation and performance.

First-time marathoners with so-called superficial motivations, such as slimming down and bragging rights, are more likely to drop out of training than those who run for inner glory and personal sat… ...