Run Faster, Less Cancer?
Researchers find a link between intense exercise and a reduced risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Run Fast, Die Young?
A 12-year survey finds that those with strenuous workouts die at the same rate as couch potatoes.
Expert Advice on Running a Marathon
Hayley Birch collects some tips on nutrition, training, psychology, and more.
Running for Science: Guinea Pig for a Day in a Biomechanics Lab
Hayley Birch takes marathon training to an extreme level.
Top 10 Tips for a First-Time Marathon Runner
Hayley Birch’s advice for anyone tackling their first 26.2 miles.
Using the Power of Science to Tackle a Marathon
Hayley Birch subjects herself to a slew of tests in order to determine whether she—or anyone else—was born to run, and to improve her performance. Can she beat her target time?
Running a Marathon Takes Guts, but They Better Behave
The power of dietary rituals on the streets of Boston.
Aerobic Exercise Helps Boost Mindfulness
German researchers report men who took up running got an additional benefit: The ability to better stay focused in the present moment.
The Seduction of Addiction: A Runner’s Confession
The psychological literature on exercise addiction can be confusing, but maybe that’s because we’re focusing too much on pathologizing the wrong thing.
An Alternative to Running in Marathons, Which Are Stupid
Marathons are generally bad for your health, and the training takes up so much time. Try cutting them in half.