Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist and Outside’s Sweat Science columnist, covering the latest research on endurance and outdoor sports. Thanks to a wonky hamstring and ...

For some runners, the road to racing ends at 13.1 miles. For others, it’s a bucket-list goal to conquer the full 26.2. Moving from a half marathon to a full marathon can be a big step in your running ...

Reaching your potential in the marathon is, well, a marathon. For many runners, the story goes something like this: You sign up for your first 26.2 with the simple goal of completing it. You follow a ...