Find a training plan for an upcoming race and you’re likely looking at a schedule of several weekly runs for eight to 16 weeks (or more). So building up consistent mileage before you jump into week ...

Before the 20-mile long runs, tempo miles, or sprint interval workouts of marathon prep, there’s base training—a quiet development period used to stack easy miles, reinforce strength training habits, ...

Practice makes perfect, and that saying especially holds true as you begin your base-building phase. Laying a fitness foundation before you head into the thick of your marathon training block sets you ...