With a training plan backed by The Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training (FIRST), any runner can conquer 26.2 miles by running just three days a week.

Not every runner has the potential to win races or break records, but mastering the sport of running is not about ... are those who base their guidance on three factors: Real-world best practices ...

With every stride that hits pavement, the bones in a runner's legs break down. Every muscle fiber is damaged from the effort it takes to propel the body forward. Yet when the runner is no longer ...

In the three months before a marathon, he will do one long run per week, with the last one ... “Focus on the next step, focus on your goal, and success will come,” he explains.

Finding the perfect pair of shoes is only the first step. Runners then need ... “If you’re aiming for a three hour marathon your longest run is probably going to be two and a half hours.