Kingston runner wins half-marathon

Dylan Wykes proved to himself on Sunday that he's on the right track with his long-distance running training. Now, the Kingston native needs to keep it up to prepare for one of the most important tests of his career.[...]

Marathoner Ryan Hall adds more rest in training

BOSTON (AP) -- When Ryan Hall was starting out as a distance runner, he thought training better meant running more.

Minimalist Running Approach Aims to Use Natural Long-Distance Abilities

While it may seem that running is a relatively painless activity, especially when compared to traditional contact sports such as football and rugby, the reality is that running hurts.

The Evolution of a Runner: Success a long road for Peabody distance ace Christensen

PEABODY — Born to run — it looks great on a T-shirt, but the truth is great runners aren't simply born. They're built. Take Peabody High distance ace Nick Christensen. He did not roll out of bed, smooth out his long, bushy hair and simply run one of the fastest mile times by a high school boy in the United States this year.

Pre-race examinations important for long-distance runners

The marathon distance (26.2 miles) and the half-marathon (13.1 miles) have become increasingly popular. It is because of the extreme physical demands of these competitions that the occasional report of sudden death during an event is not surprising.