In our “Why I’m Running” series, Boston Marathon athletes share what’s inspiring them to make the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton to Boston. Looking for more race day content? Sign up for ...

The life of the mysterious ancient Greek sage, philosopher and prophet Epimenides of Crete straddles history and myth, but some of his works were real.Credit: GreekReporter archive The life of ancient ...

So what does running long distance have to do with this? Well, when the body's go-to energy sources – like glycogen, which is stored in muscles and the liver – are all used up, it'll switch to ...

They scanned the brains of people before and after running a marathon, finding that runners experienced a significant, but temporary reduction of myelin in certain regions. The results indicate ...

MARATHON running may burn brain cells, according to a study.Runners’ bodies digest fat when there are no carbs from food available.But along with fl Jump directly to the content UK Edition ...

A runner suffered an embarrassing loss after ... Xiao Fen, 35, was in the lead as she approached the finish line at the Women's Half Marathon in Chongqing, southwest China on Saturday.

Christine McMillian will be a first-time marathon runner who is now seven weeks into her training. At this point in her training, the mom, who lives in South Hero, is building her mental ...

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Researchers uncover a surprising side effect of marathon running—temporary loss of brain myelin—hinting that the brain may burn its own insulation for energy during extreme physical stress.

A marathon runner who still runs in her 80s has shared the secret diet and routine that keeps her fighting fit. Retired teacher Mary Palmer, originally from Scotland, recently participated in the ...

The marathon came off without a hitch: a record ten thousand strong, a color wheel of humanity, from here, near, far and wide. Each runner has their own reason to run for a medallion. " ...

Organisers of the cancelled Hastings Half Marathon have thanked runners for their patience waiting for a decision on the race – and their understanding of the eventual need to call it off. Did you ...