Ready to kick off another great week of running? Discover 10 exercises to build stronger, more stable knees, tips to keep your motivation going strong, and a fun speed drill called floating sprints that can help you become a faster, more efficient runner.
And speaking of training smarter, how many days a week should you actually be running? In my video, I break down the ideal running frequency for everyone, from beginners to experienced marathoners. We'll talk about how to safely increase your running days, balance mileage with recovery, and incorporate cross-training and strength work so you can find the schedule that works best for YOU.
We've also got a packed lineup of running news. From an alarming investigation into doping in youth sports and a record-breaking Boston Half to a marathoner making headlines for his unusual race-day wardrobe and an incredible Antarctic ultrarunning achievement, there's plenty to catch up on.
This week on The Running Story, Michael and Jessy cover the week’s top stories in running. They start with the death of Rachel Apa, a 24-year-old charity runner who collapsed at mile 24 of the 2026 New York City Marathon.
Next, the TCS New York City Marathon reclaims the title of the world’s largest marathon. It’s the first marathon in history with more than 60,000 finishers, and Michael walks through Marathon Handbook’s new NYC Data hub, built from more than 2 million split times.
Then it’s on to the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon. Both course records fell, and 28 runners hit the US Olympic Marathon Trials standard on the road to LA 2028.
After that, the story of Kenya’s anti-doping agency provisionally suspending “Noah Kibet,” and the media getting the wrong one. The 800m World Indoor medalist was never the athlete involved.
Finally, a 7-year-old from Tennessee ran 1:39:48 at the Nashville Half Marathon, a reported age-group world best for the second straight year, raising the question of whether kids should be racing these distances at all.
WADA's own study counted 1,416 minors who tested positive over more than a decade, and athletics was one of the two sports reported most often to its confidential hotline.
Samuel ran 59:49 to take 45 seconds off the event record and break an hour for the first time in Massachusetts, while Belayneh won a third straight title by two seconds.
A two-time marathon champion is turning heads with his unusual race-day outfits and some seriously impressive performances. His latest stunt might even be a world record.
If you've got your annual Turkey Trot coming up, we've got you covered with pre-race dinners to race-morning breakfasts. Here's how to eat for energy, avoid stomach issues, and feel strong from start to finish.
Two ultrarunners delivered incredible performances in one of the most extreme environments on Earth, with a thrilling finish and a remarkable continental record. Antarctica just witnessed something special.
Cottage Health says a number of the runners arrived with similar symptoms it has not yet explained, while organizers point to a Sunday that reached 86 degrees.
Twelve interactive maps rebuild the race minute by minute, from the crowds on the bridges to the runners who passed thousands and the push to finish under four hours.
How many days a week should you actually be running? In this video, I break down the ideal running frequency for every level — from 1–2 days a week for beginners and comeback runners to 6-day schedules and doubles for experienced marathoners.
You'll learn how to self-assess your starting point, how to safely add more running days without getting injured, and where cross-training and strength work fit into your week. No matter your level, this guide will help you find your weekly mileage sweet spot.
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