18. Run Like the Wind
The three keys, according to Chris Carmichael, are a smooth stride, explosive power, and a strong torso. Here's how to get them.
Running
The Ultimate Half-Marathon Nutrition Plan
Everything you need to fuel up for the race
10 Tips To Run Your Best Half-Marathon
10 tips on how to run your best half marathon from Ryan Hall and Mark Curp
Half Marathon Training Plan
Use this 12-week training plan to run your best half marathon, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro
Yes You Can: Run a Half-Marathon
Our 12-week half-marathon training plan gives you everything need to run a personal best, including race-day nutrition tips and advice from U.S. record holder Ryan Hall.
Heart Smarts
Training with a heart-rate monitor can be daunting to master, but it’s the best way to make the most of your workouts.
1. Sammy Wanjiru Dies at 24
Sammy Wanjiru’s career was short—he set a world half marathon record in 2007, won Olympic marathon gold in 2008, and died in May of this year—but deeply influential.
2. Pistorius Competes at the World Champs
Depending on your perspective, Oscar Pistorius’s 2011 track campaign was either one of running’s most heartwarming or most pernicious stories.
3. Here Come the Kenyans
Everyone knew Kenyans could run. But nobody knew they could run like they did in 2011.
9. Mo Farah Hits the Big Time
A Somali refugee with British citizenship living in the United States named Mo Farah put together a near-perfect season a shorter distances.
10. USATF Bows to Athlete Pressure on Logos
Under pressure from athletes, USATF will relax restrictions on the number of corporate logos track athletes can place on their jerseys.
5. Jenny Simpson Wins Gold
Jenny Simpson surprised the world, and herself, with a gold medal in the 1,500 metes at the 2011 World Championships.
6. The Boston Marathon Revamps Registration
In February, the Boston Marathon unveiled a new registration system that favors faster runners
4. The IAAF Bans Male Pacers
The IAAF ruled in late August that male pacers give women an unfair advantage in road races.
7. Grete Waitz Dies of Cancer
Nine-time New York City Marathon champion Grete Waitz died in April at age 57.
