In this weekly column, Wearables Editor Michael Hicks discusses the world of running watches, fitness apps, and training trends, in his quest to get faster and more fit. Many running watches offer ...

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When I started running in high school, I wasn’t just running: strength sessions consistently followed my after-school cross-country practices. Not only was I taught to hit my paces in interval ...

I’ve been running on and off for the past five years, mostly training to run the occasional local 5K. But after I successfully trained for and completed my first four-mile race this past November, I ...

Meredith Dietz is Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English and Communications from Northeastern University, where she graduated as valedictorian of her college.

About a month ago, I signed up for a Saturday morning 10K. I wanted to try a new race distance, gain more racing experience, and hang out with a few family members, so I picked a local race and put it ...

Whatever you’re training for, it’s recommended that you add strength and conditioning to your schedule – here’s what to do ...

If you have mastered the 5k and 10k distances – and enjoyed the process of doing so – your natural next step might be tackling the half marathon (exciting!). However, while the distance (21.1k) is ...

I’ve always thought running a marathon was an impressive feat. Having both run the 2024 New York City marathon and trained for more races throughout the year, I’ve learned the truth: Running the race ...

Meredith Dietz is Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English and Communications from Northeastern University, where she graduated as valedictorian of her college.