TOWNER, N.D. -- If my first two marathons were my response to an early mid-life crisis, then this marathon I'm about to run at the age of 41 would be a more typically timed mid-life indulgence.

On marathon day, the air thrums with emotion. Tune into any frequency and you will find it – elation, anxiety, exhaustion, pain, pride, awe, pathos. More than 56,000 runners will line up on the start ...

A family affair Laurea Burt, 85 Julian, Calif. "You're awesome, Mom." This is how Roy Burt, 65, of Aberdeen, S.D., congratulated his 85-year-old mother, Laurea Burt, who walked the Fargo 10k Saturday.

When it comes to the marathon, the thinking is that those 26.2 miles are a celebration of your training. But merrymaking as you tick off the miles isn’t always easy—especially if you feel your PR ...

For many athletes, marathon running becomes more than just a sport it becomes a personal purpose. The discipline of training, the challenge of long distances, and the determination to keep moving ...

The most important part of running a marathon isn’t necessarily one foot in front of the other, it’s the networking and team building that takes place during training runs. A lot can happen in those ...

The Psyching Team helps psych runners up! Source: Dr. Michele Kerulis Runners train all year for the chance to run the races of their lives in some of the most recognized events in the world.

This year, when Terry Dell’s mouth gets dry and his knees ache on his half-marathon run, getting wrapped up in the discomfort could be a temptation. “Every part of me will hurt,” he says. But it’s a ...

You’re tired. You’re hurting. You had a long week at work and you’re struggling to find the motivation to finish your training session. You’re thinking about calling it quits… but then that perfect ...

I haven't run since college, about five years ago. I would like to run in the Marine Corps Marathon in D.C. this November. I have a 3 1/2-year-old and a 6-week-old. I am still recovering from this ...