Rachel Boswell

1 month ago | runnersworld.com | Ashley Mateo |Rachel Boswell

Which is harder: a 5K or a marathon? Ask a runner who specialises in either and they’ll likely say that it’s the other one. The truth is, both distances can be seriously challenging – and training for one can help you to improve in the other. Even though the distances are wildly different, with the marathon equating to about eight-and-a-half consecutive 5Ks, Nike Run Coach Jes Woods says that the training fundamentals for both are pretty much the same.

2 months ago | runnersworld.com | Theo Kahler |Rachel Boswell

As American ultrarunner Rajpaul Pannu lined up to defend his USATF 100 Mile Championships title on Friday 14 February, something was different. Instead of opting for a pair of his usual Hoka Rocket X2, which he wore when he won the race in 2024, this year he chose to don the Hoka Skyward X. Surprisingly, he had run in this shoe for the first time only the day before.

2 months ago | runnersworld.com | Monique Lebrun |Rachel Boswell

Going out for a short shakeout run a day or two before a half marathon or marathon – either by yourself or with others – is an excellent way to prime your body for what’s to come. Plus, on many occasions, it can be exactly what you need to calm your pre-race nerves. If you’re taking part in a large-scale event like the London Marathon, you’ll find that a host of brands and running crews will be hosting group shakeout runs in the final days before the race.

2 months ago | runnersworld.com | Taylor Dutch |Rachel Boswell

You’ve spent months following a training plan, racked up hundreds of kilometres on your feet, got hold of some new running shoes and kit and, hopefully, tested your fuel options to know what sits best. What could this mean? You are, most probably, preparing to take on a marathon. Often requiring a great deal of time, energy, compromise and commitment, getting ready for a marathon is no small matter – but neither is completing one.

2 months ago | runnersworld.com | Theo Kahler |Rachel Boswell

On 8 February, at the 2025 Millrose Games in New York City, US, American runner Yared Nuguse fired on all cylinders to set the new indoor mile world record of 3:46.63. However, this mark did not last long – because on 13 February, just five days later, Jakob Ingebrigtsen ran an indoor mile in 3:45:14 to take the world record for himself. The Norwegian set the indoor mile record at this year’s World Indoor Tour meet in Liévin, France.