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Incorrect labelling on the popular Spring Energy gel's packaging has led to underfuelling in pro runners, among them Canada's Reid Coolsaet, who shared his experience on social media

Japanese climber dies, another injured while attempting to scale unclimbed mountain in Pakistan. Tragic accident highlights mountain dangers

Two Health First associates have run 50 marathons in all 50 states, Clinical Documentation Specialist Seher Swenson and Associate Chaplain Robert Sielski. Now, the two are preparing to run the London Marathon next month. At nearly 64 years old, Swenson, and Sielski, 80, say that getting older may have slowed their pace but not their running. Their advice for beginning race runners is to take their training slowly, build up to avoid injury, and “enjoy every mile.”

Sam Hendry is climbing the ranks of world-class mountain runners

A steep field of racers also tackled the infamous Pike's Peak Ascent and Marathon in Manitou, Colo.

The Hardest Races in the World, From Mount Everest to Wales and Alaska to Morocco Runners World © JEFF PACHOUDGETTY IMAGES Looking for a challenge with a difference? Weve handpicked 21 of the hardest running races in the world - could your legs handle it? Many races (and racers) had to take a break in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic. And even some of the hardest races in the world had to hit pause. But for those of us who love tapping into our mental and physical gri...

The Hardest Races in the World, From Mount Everest to Wales and Alaska to Morocco Can your legs handle these brutal challenges around the globe? 05/03/2021 JEFF PACHOUDGetty Images Many races (and racers) had to take a break in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic. And even some of the hardest races in the world had to hit pause. But for those of us who love tapping into our mental and physical grit, many of the world’s hardest and most difficult races are eyeing a comeback i...

These are the hardest races in the world Runners World © JEFF PACHOUDGETTY IMAGES Looking for a challenge with a difference? Weve handpicked 21 of the hardest running races in the world - could your legs handle it? Many races (and racers) had to take a break in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic. And even some of the hardest races in the world had to hit pause. But for those of us who love tapping into our mental and physical grit, many of the world’s hardest and most...