Page 3 of the Your Run Guide blog with expert advice on marathon training, gear reviews, and inspirational stories from the global running community.
A marathon is 42.195 km (26.2188 miles, or 26 miles 385 yards). Exact conversions, why it is 26.2, finish-time tables, and where to race.
Half a marathon distance is exactly 21.0975 km (13.1094 miles). Official conversion, pace tables, training links, and where to find half marathon races.
From a Greek legend to the 1908 London Olympics, how a seemingly random distance became the ultimate test of human endurance.
The story of Bobbi Gibb, Kathrine Switzer, and the fight to prove women could run 26.2 miles.
Reigning world champions Alphonce Simbu and Peres Jepchirchir lead an unprecedented elite lineup in Sydney on August 30, featuring 14 sub-2:05 men, 13 sub-2:20 women, Hagos Gebrhiwet's marathon debut, and a legendary wheelchair clash.
American 18-year-old Tate Taylor stormed to men's 100m gold in 9.94 seconds at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, edging Jamaica's Gary Card in a classic Hayward Field showdown. Here is the full race breakdown.
Starting to run is exciting, but a large share of new runners get hurt or burn out in the first few months. Here are the 10 biggest beginner running mistakes, why they happen, and simple fixes so you can keep going.
Running the same pace every day leads to plateaus and injury. Break down 10 essential types of running workouts - easy runs, tempo, intervals, fartlek, hills, and more - plus how to mix them for faster race times.