9 Best Articles on Marathon
The most useful articles on marathon from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Marathon Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on marathon by Refind users in 2023 so far.
- To Run My Best Marathon at Age 44, I Had to Outrun My Past
- How math – and eating while running – can help you complete your best marathon
- How to learn to enjoy running (and survive a half-marathon)
- Long-distance running and evolution: Why humans can outrun horses but can’t jump higher than cats.
- Why do people run marathons?
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How to learn to enjoy running (and survive a half-marathon)
Running used to be excruciating. I would get halfway down the lane by my house… and then have to stop, wheezing and gasping, with burning lungs and aching legs. Now, I enjoy it, and often run 10 to 25…
How to Cope with the Post-Marathon Blues
Feeling adrift in a black hole after your marathon? You’re normal, and in good company. World-class runners, coaches and sport psychologists offer their advice.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on marathon—all under 10 minutes.
How math – and eating while running – can help you complete your best marathon
What is the best strategy for running your best race? A new computer model might soon join your training team.
Eliud Kipchoge Holds the World Record. But He Won’t Set a New Record in the 2023 Boston…
The Boston course is notoriously challenging, with Heartbreak Hill and more. That’s not the problem
To Run My Best Marathon at Age 44, I Had to Outrun My Past
After 20 years of long-distance competition, I ran my fastest. All it took was tech, training, and a new understanding of my life.
When a marathon isn’t extreme enough, run backwards
Or dressed as a candy bar, or with a pineapple on your head. Meet the wave of runners aiming for a different kind of record.
Why do people run marathons?
Ahead of the London marathon this weekend, Anne McCarthy explores what motivates people to take up endurance running.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on marathon.
The Man Trying to Run a Marathon a Day for the Rest of His Life
One day, Michael Shattuck started to run. He liked it, so he ran longer, sometimes for as many as 65 hours each week. He never wanted to stop. What was he running from?
Long-distance running and evolution: Why humans can outrun horses but can’t jump higher than cats.
At first glance the annual Man vs. Horse Marathon, set for June 9 in Wales, seems like a joke sport brought to us by the same brilliant minds behind dw ...
Publications
We monitor hundreds of publications, blogs, newsletters, and news sources in Marathon, including:
Outside
A run, hike, ride, or meditation can change everything. Live Bravely! IG: @outsidemagazine Newsletters: http://outsideonline.com/newsletters Cover photo: Mark Fleming
Air Mail
A digital weekly from Graydon Carter. Arriving every Saturday morning, it's news and culture at a civilized pace. Start reading now via the link below.
GQ Magazine
Big fits start here. @GQStyle @GQSports @GQRecommends
Quartz
Global news and insights for a new generation of business leaders. Sign up for Quartz Daily Brief 👉http://qz.com/emails/
The Conversation
Independent news from the sharpest academic minds. Read: http://theconversation.com/au Sign up: http://bit.ly/2YBhBpn Donate: http://bit.ly/2Wsvz8T
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