Whether you're signed up for your town's Turkey Trot 5K or a much longer distance (like this weekend's NYC Marathon!), you don't want to do anything on the big day that might cause discomfort while running — or worse, an injury. To ensure your best race, here are mistakes to avoid on race day. Wearing Something New Train in your race-day outfit during the weeks leading up to the race. I'm Read more

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! An apple a day keeps the doctor away, right? Staying healthy and strong may not be quite that simple, but dietary supplement specialist Lori Bestervelt of NSF International has some simple tips for staying on top of your fitness game as marathon season approaches and the weather gets colder. Stay Read more

Trainer Paul Vincent has helped many actresses prepare to kick ass on the big screen at his Santa Monica gym, Training Adventures, but he's also into fitness for life. A seasoned Ironman triathlete, Paul has also paced more than a few starlets in their inaugural marathons. And these gals have been smiling as they glided across the finish line — a noble goal for any first timer. But let's not Read more

I run a few times a week, about 10 to 12 miles total, but I wouldn't consider myself a runner, especially not after interviewing Deanna Stoppler, an ultramarathoner. At 32 she has completed dozens of marathons and a handful of ultras — races that are longer than the typical 26.2 marathon distance. If you ever wondered what it takes to run such extreme distances, or why a person in their right Read more

The moments after a race are just important as the training leading up to the race and the miles logged during. Marathons are extremely demanding physically, which is why the first few hours after a marathon are crucial for muscle recovery and repair. Proper pre-marathon training is also key, as it will help prepare your body for the marathon, and help it to recover faster. Now that you've set Read more

FitSugar reader kpolacek shared this picture of her finishing a marathon for the photo challenge of our Get Fit For 2011 giveaway. I never thought I would say this but I am a runner. I remember when I first started training for 5Ks and thought it was just impossible to run any more than three miles. But this month, I proved myself wrong. I completed my training and finished my first marathon. Read more

FitSugar reader PureGrace just finished her first half marathon and needs advice on how to train for the next one. She asked this question in our RunningSugar community group. Share your advice in the comments section below. I had been training for over nine months for my first half marathon, and I completed the Disney World Half Marathon this past weekend. I'm trying to figure out another half Read more