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Your Story, Your Why: From Midlife Crisis to Marathon Goddess with Julie Weiss

At 37 years old, Julie Weiss was facing a midlife crisis—feeling depressed, overweight, and going through the daily motions as a single mother. Needing...

Star-Studded 2026 TCS New York City Marathon Elite Field Announced for TCS New York City Marathon

New York Road Runners (NYRR) has officially released the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon elite field. The marathon will be taking place Sunday,...

Sydney Marathon 2026 Shakeout Runs: The Complete Race-Week Guide

Compiled by: Marathon Journal, integrating community schedule data from Enrique Suana, live official listings from Marathon Weekend, and the TCS Sydney Marathon.Complete Master Schedule...

Smartwatch Inflation is Out of Control. Is the Amazfit Active 2 the Smartest Budget Buy in Running?

When running gear prices keep climbing past the $500 threshold and everyday training budgets are tighter than ever, choosing a smartwatch usually means choosing...

Sleep Science for Runners: Why Recovery Starts Long Before You Hit the Pillow

We spend hundreds of dollars on the latest carbon-plated racing shoes, track every gram of carbohydrate, and carefully map out our weekly training blocks....

María Pérez Shatters Inaugural World Record to Win European Half Marathon Race Walk Gold

Spain’s María Pérez etched her name into the athletics history books once again on Saturday morning, delivering a masterclass in pace judgment and technical...

The North Face VECTIV Enduris 4 Review: The Bouncy Max-Cushion Ultra Specialist

In the modern trail ecosystem, ultra-runners are constantly forced to make a compromise: choose an ultra-plush, cloud-like stack and risk twisting an ankle on...

Your Story, Your Why: From 20-Year Wait to Six Stars with Tatiana Rojas

Tatiana Rojas was a former gym teacher and long-time social worker in New York when she decided to tackle her first marathon at nearly...