Long runs serve as the cornerstone of any runner’s training plan. These essential workouts are necessary to help you build up your mileage gradually overtime so you can confidently run the distance ...

Whether you’re gearing up for a 5K, half marathon, or a marathon, or just want to set aside one day of the week to log some extra miles, the long run is beneficial for both your overall fitness and ...

Alison Marie Helms, PhD, CPT, a certified running coach, agrees that the primary objective of a long run is to log time on your feet. “If your goal is to run a specific race that’s going to take a ...

Across the country, more people are lacing up their sneakers, whether it’s for neighborhood fun runs or full marathons. Just last year, the New York City Marathon saw more finishers than ever with ...