RUNSPIRITED

By Henry Howard The Boston Marathon isn’t just a race. It’s a rite of passage for runners. Since 1897, runners have been lining up in a small Massachusetts town and running their hearts out all the way to Boylston Street. Qualifying for the Boston Marathon was among my early goals as a runner. After numerous attempts, I finally hit my qualifying time but it still was not enough to get me into the 2018 race. However, I requalified the following year, made the cut and finished

Kayla Fitzgerald stepped in to save Charleston's ultra running scene and built Palmetto Ultras into a thriving series of trail races. “Our mission is to inspire everyone to embrace the trails, push seasoned runners to new heights and cultivate lasting bonds in our community,” she says.

The Tifosi Moab XC sunglass lenses handle any and all light conditions perfectly, as I have experienced this spring as the lighting conditions have changed during my work commutes, bike workouts and while cycling to do errands.

Don't let spring allergies sideline your training. Learn when to run, how to protect yourself outdoors, and how to tell allergies from a cold — plus expert runner tips.

The Nathan Peak Hydration Waist Pack is a minimalist running belt designed for runners who want fast, one-handed access to hydration without the bulk of a full vest.

The Night Owl Trail Marathon in Waynesville, Ohio, features the challenge of running trails at night, a terrific race director and a welcoming race community.

Meet Angie Lake, co-RD of Wild Woman Trail Runs — the team behind America's first all-women's trail marathon. She's building bold, inclusive spaces and popularizing trail running for women.

Running is physical, but races are won in the mind. Discover how golf's proven mental frameworks — visualization, mantras and reset routines — can transform your racing.

Ultra running has a visibility problem when it comes to women. Not because women aren't doing incredible things. But because those incredible things often go unreported. Here are 10 world record holders, community builders, advocates, history-makers for Women's History Month.

This guide about strength training for masters runners provides detailed information on how those in their 40s, 50s and 60s can use strength training to fight muscle loss, prevent injury and run stronger for decades.