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The First Marathon Ever Run in Space Finished 240 Miles Above Earth

In 2007, NASA astronaut Suni Williams became the first person to run a marathon in space, completing 26.2 miles on an ISS treadmill while circling the Earth. Here is exactly how she pulled it off.

Why the Farmer's Walk Is One of the Best Exercises for Grip, Core, and Total-Body Strength

Most runners think of strength training as squats, lunges, and planks. Very few think of picking up two heavy weights and simply walking.

Two Years After a Shark Took Her Foot, She Ran the NYC Marathon

Ten days before the shark attack, Ali Truwit ran her first marathon. It was Mother’s Day 2023, in Copenhagen, alongside her mom.

Julianne Moore's Secret Workout? Walking Backwards Uphill for Better Brain Health, Balance, and Core Strength

At 64, Julianne Moore swears by a weird fitness trick: walking backwards uphill. Here is the science behind it and why runners should try it.

Exercise Outperforms Medication and Therapy for Depression and Anxiety, According to a Study of 128,000 People

A landmark review of 128,000 people found exercise is 1.5x more effective than medication or therapy for depression and anxiety. Here is what runners should know.

What Downhill Running Really Does to Your Body (And How to Adapt)

Downhill running feels easier than uphill, but it wrecks your quads at the cellular level. Here is what the science says about eccentric muscle damage and how to build resilience.

At 71, This Grandmother Is Outperforming Most 20-Somethings in HYROX After Treating Cancer as Just Another Obstacle

At 71, Debbie Leahy is ranked fourth in the world in HYROX after surviving breast cancer. Her training, mindset, and daily habits explain how she outperforms athletes half her age.

This 98-Year-Old Does 40 Push-Ups Every Single Day – Here’s the One Rule He Swears By

At 98, Bill Kober cranks out 40 push-ups every single day. His unusual technique cue reveals why full-body tension is the difference between a strong push-up and a broken one.

Runner's Trots on Race Day: Why Your Gut Fails Under Pressure and How Elites Prevent It

Up to 90% of distance runners experience gut distress on race day. Here is the physiology behind it, why FODMAPs matter, and the elite strategies that prevent mid-race disasters.

Jeannie Rice: The 77-Year-Old Marathon World Record Holder With the VO2 Max of a 25-Year-Old

At 77, Jeannie Rice holds marathon world records and has the highest VO2 max ever recorded for a woman over 75