Elite & Industry News
The Science of Durability: New Study Reveals Why Strength Training Prevents the Late-Race Collapse
Every marathoner knows the "specter" of the final 10K. It is the moment where the internal dialogue shifts from pace-setting to survival. We’ve been conditioned to believe that when...
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Polarization vs. Pyramids: New Research Decodes the Perfect Training Mix for Marathon Success
In the pursuit of a marathon PR, we often agonize over the "murky middle." We wonder if our tempo runs are fast enough or...
Training & Health
The 30-Day Window: New Research Redefines “How Much is Too Much” in Marathon Training
Every runner has heard the 10% rule: never increase your weekly mileage by more than a tenth. It is the gold standard of injury...
Elite & Industry News
The Porto Perspective: Inside the 2026 European Running Business Conference
Every two years, one event quietly shapes the future of the global running industry—bringing together the people who design races, build participation, drive innovation,...
Elite & Industry News
2026 NYC Marathon: The Strategy Guide for the World’s Most Coveted Bib
For the global running community, the first Wednesday of March isn't just another day on the calendar—it’s "Selection Day." It’s the moment hundreds of...
Elite & Industry News
How Charity Bibs Are Opening Doors—for Runners and Students Alike
Every year, runners around the world train for races they may never get into.
Berlin. New York City. Even hometown races like the Philadelphia Marathon....
Elite & Industry News
The Elite Blueprint: Training, Fatigue, and Longevity with Keira D’Amato
Most runners know Keira D’Amato as the realtor-turned–American record holder. But in our recent conversation for Marathon Journal, we deliberately skipped the origin story....
Elite & Industry News
Elite Fields Unveiled for Tokyo Marathon 2026: A Quest for World Records
Photo: Margot Murphy
The Tokyo Marathon 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive editions in the event’s history. As the race...
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130th Boston Marathon Elite Field Revealed: Champions & Record Holders
Photo: Margot Murphy
The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has officially pulled back the curtain on the professional fields for the 130th Boston Marathon presented by...
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The Storybook Shift: A Post-Mortem on the 2026 runDisney Marathon Weekend
The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend has long been the crown jewel of "destination racing," but the 2026 installment (January 7–11) proved that even...
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Houston Half Marathon: 11-Year-Old Likely Sets Age-Group World Record
At the 2026 Aramco Houston Half Marathon, one young runner made headlines in a way that captured the immediate attention of the global running...
