Kelvin Kiptum after setting a world record, running a marathon in 2 hours 35 seconds in Chicago, 2023.
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His sudden death at 24 has shone a light on what a talent and hard worker he was, and what he represented.
Eliud Kipchoge recently beat his own world record.
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The right pacing is key.
The right fuel can make all the difference for your performance on race day.
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Carb loading is important, but make sure you do it properly.
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For many female runners, the feeling of liberation that running can bring is marred by the ever-present threat of street harassment and violence. It’s a major obstacle to running participation.
Long-distance running requires planning, from pacing to stoking the body’s engines.
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What is the best strategy for running your best race? A new computer model might soon join your training team.
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We asked an accredited sports dietitian to describe what you need in your diet if you’re running long distances.
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Ultra-marathon runners face a plethora of physical and mental challenges on the track, including intense fatigue and extreme physical pain.
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Long-term use of anti-inflammatory drugs is associated with stomach ulcers, kidney injuries and cardiovascular side effects.
Eliud Kipchoge can run a marathon in under two hours. How fast might you manage?
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Training data collected by fitness trackers may be useful to predict marathon performance
The key to record-breaking performances?
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As record running times drop, what role is footwear playing?
Recent marathons in Qatar were run during the night to avoid the hottest temperatures.
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The marathons in next year’s Tokyo Olympics have been moved to Sapporo, because of concerns around Tokyo’s extreme heat. The move, though controversial, will reduce risks to the athletes’ health.
Eliud Kipchoge on his way to winning the London Marathon in April 2019. He’ll certainly go faster in Vienna this week.
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Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge is bidding to break the mythical 2-hour barrier in Vienna this week. Analysis of previous world records suggest he needs to find an extra 15 second from somwhere.
Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge on his way to wining the London Marathon in April 2019.
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Many factors have been suggested to explain the dominance of Kenyan middle and long distance runners, and many have been disproved
Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge is the fastest marathon runner, so far.
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Number crunching the winning race time for marathon athletes can tell us when the men are likely to break the two-hour barrier. But what about a target barrier for women marathon runners?
An ultra-marathon runner and exercise physiologist describes what it’s like to take part in an ultra-endurance event, and the consequences it had on his body.
Canadian runner Leslie Sexton crosses the finish line as the fastest Canadian woman to compete in the Toronto Marathon on October 22, 2017.
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New research aims to better understand the bodies of runners, so that ‘smart’ nutritional supplements can be developed.
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Health researchers fact check the idea that running a marathon suppresses your immune system.
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How pushing yourself to new extremes can help you to self-care
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Final year is stressful enough – without having to run 26 miles.
Transomania which is a foot race from the Arabian Sea to the Indian Ocean is one of the most extreme marathons.
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The physical impact of extreme exercise on the body is intense.