When Joel Reichow crossed the finish line in Central Park on Sunday, the reaction among American running fans was mostly confusion followed quickly by curiosity. Who was this unheralded guy from Minnesota who had just finished sixth at the New York City Marathon, and first among all Americans, in 2:09:56? Reichow’s run was a breakthrough, … Read more
The NYC Marathon lottery is the most popular way to enter the world’s largest marathon, with hundreds of thousands of applicants vying for a spot each year. Here’s your complete guide to every entry method — from the general drawing to qualifying times, charity bibs, and guaranteed entry routes. The window to enter the 2026 … Read more
Update — 27 April 2026: Since this article was published, Sabastian Sawe became the first man to officially run a marathon under two hours, clocking 1:59:30 at the 2026 London Marathon to break Kelvin Kiptum’s previous men’s world record (2:00:35) by 65 seconds. Just after crossing the finish line at the 2025 New York City … Read more
Hellen Obiri claimed victory and set a new course record at the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, powering through the final miles in Central Park to win in 2:19:51. Sharon Lokedi finished second in 2:20:07, while Sheila Chepkirui completed the podium in 2:20:24. This year’s women’s race was among the most anticipated … Read more
Benson Kipruto took a narrow victory at the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday morning, clocking 2:08:09 to outlast a world-class field on the hills of New York. Alexander Mutiso took second in the same time, being edged out in a thrilling battle to the line, while Albert Korir secured the final podium … Read more
When you’re running a marathon, every second feels earned. You can train for months, nail your pacing, and still feel your goal time slipping away. Most runners blame the heat, hydration, or nerves. But new research suggests another invisible factor could be slowing you down, the air itself. The Study: Millions of Finish Times, One … Read more
Our editors and Marathon Handbook Podcast hosts Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle host a live watch-along stream from New York City for the biggest of all World Marathon Majors, the TCS New York City Marathon. We’ll provide our insights and experiences of what it’s like to be in NYC for marathon weekend, and … Read more
A threshold run is one of the most effective workouts for building speed and endurance. Done at 83-88% of your max heart rate, threshold running sits right at the edge of your comfort zone—just below the point where your body fatigues faster than it can recover. Running at this “threshold” effort teaches your body to … Read more
A new generation of Kenyan distance runners will line up in Paris on Sunday with a straightforward but ambitious goal: break one of the longest-standing world records in road running. The six-man squad will compete in the Ekiden de Paris, a marathon-length relay race, targeting the men’s world record of 1:57:06, which was set nearly … Read more
The Sydney Marathon is on a tear. Organizers announced this week that over 123,000 people applied for a spot in the ballot for the 2026 race, a staggering 56 percent increase from last year and the largest number in the event’s history. Runners from 162 countries threw their names into the hat for a chance … Read more
One of the questions I get asked most often as a running coach is, “How can I run farther?” Whether you’re building up to your first 10K, dreaming of a half-marathon, or setting your sights on the full 26.2, increasing your running distance is one of the best ways to build endurance, boost fitness, and … Read more
Aside from seven years in New York City, I have lived in New England for my whole life, so I am no stranger to cold weather running. Training year-round certainly has its challenges in terms of dressing for the different seasons to help regulate your body temperature. While some runners struggle with summer running with … Read more
Honest nerves. Big dreams. Quiet belief mixed with confidence. That was the energy inside the elite pre-race press room in New York today as I spoke with some of the greatest marathoners in the world —legends, defending champions, and fearless challengers. In one corner, Eliud Kipchoge spoke about chasing his final Abbott World Marathon Major … Read more
The end of an era is near. Eliud Kipchoge, the most decorated marathoner of all time, has confirmed that the 2025 New York City Marathon will be his final appearance on the World Marathon Majors circuit. After two decades of dominance, 11 major victories, and two Olympic gold medals, the 40-year-old Kenyan icon is stepping … Read more
Even the fittest bodies on the planet don’t always show textbook-perfect bloodwork. That’s the startling message from a new study published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, which analyzed blood test results from 2,525 Olympic athletes spanning the London 2012 to Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The study, led by Armando Ferrera and … Read more
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