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 ...

Last time I raced a half marathon was in 2024 at Boulderthon in Colorado, where I finished in 1:53:46—after following ...

What to do if you miss a week, have an extra week, can’t get this week’s long run in, and more. Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and ...

As strange as it sounds to nonendurance junkies, the most addictive element of triathlon is how fun the races are. The simple thrill of racing three different ways in a morning is hard to fully ...

A triathlon training plan can be hell'a daunting if you're training for your first event. Knowing how to fit in swimming, running and cycling is a lot, but with this triathlon training plan, you have ...