Running

Olympic runner Wayde van Niekerk unexpectedly won gold in the 400 meters from Lane 8. Here's why that's so extraordinary.

Running can take a toll on your feet, often in the form of painful blisters, but now, scientists say they've shown there's a simple way to prevent this common injury.

Two men who were identical twins both suffered heatstroke -- on a relatively cool day -- while running in the London Marathon. It was more than a coincidence.

Adidas' new shoes will meet your "cushioning needs."

Good news for those who adhere to the "slow and steady wins the race" adage: A light jog a few times a week may help you live longer, a new study suggests.

This is the tale of an ancient marathoner, a story of challenge, expectation, nostalgia, disappointment and acceptance. It almost sounds like the stages of grief and loss.

Runners are getting close to breaking the 2-hour marathon record. But what are the physical limitations to human running speed and endurance?

The newest jetpack won't help you realize your dreams of flying across the sky, but it could help you run a mile in just four minutes.

Think you don't have time for a workout that will benefit your health? You may want to think again: A new study finds that running as little as 5 to 10 minutes a day may reduce the risk of death.