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.
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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
Simply smiling or frowning could change your running for the better (or worse).
The story behind the marathon is more complicated than it seems.
Running shoes with springs in the soles have been touted as the next big thing in shoe design. But they won't turn a weekend warrior into an Olympian.
Who's really running this famous race?
Do you land on your heel or forefoot when running? Listening to your technique might give you a clue and reduce your chances of injury.
Unravelling the common assumption that runners from Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia have a natural advantage.
Jogging is the ultimate urban sport: accessible, affordable and very, very good for you.
In order to become a better runner, you need to consider these factors first.
Research on distance runners reveals evidence of a large sex difference in competitiveness.
This fall Dennis Kimetto set a new world record in the marathon, clocking 2:02:57 at Berlin. He is the first man to run those 26.2 miles in under 2:03 and his time sparked speculation about when the two-hour…
There's so much information out there on how to run, but here's the best way to do it long distance.
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