30,000 athletes took to the course for the 128th edition of the race. BY TAYLOR DUTCH AP / Charles Krupa On Monday, April 15, 30,000 athletes from around the globe set out to compete in the 2024 Boston Marathon. The 128th iteration of the historic race was run in warmer conditions with a starting temperature of about 16 degrees with 58 percent humidity. Sisay Lemma won the men’s race in 2:06:17 after pulling away early and Hellen Obiri repeated as the women’s champion, crossing the line in 2:22:37. Rob Gronkowski, a four-time Super Bowl-winning tight end with the New Englan ..read more

Go bananas! The yellow fruit has a bunch of benefits – here’s why you should be eating bananas (and their peel) Aleksandr Zubkov//Getty Images A staple in most pre-run breakfast recipes and in every post-race goodie bag, bananas are somewhat of a running icon – and, it turns out, they have every right to be. Runners are, in fact, so crazy about bananas there has been some bizarre running-related fruit contraptions made over the years. Enter the edible, wearable race banana. In 2015, Dole Japan designed a device in the form of a banana that can be strapped to participants’ wrists ..read more

How do you know if you have a stress fracture and what should you do if you have? BY KATE CARTER Not all running injuries are created equal. Whilst a stress fracture may sound fairly innocuous it can be incredibly painful and prevent you from running for several months. If you had to pick something to keep you away from your beloved sport, you’d infinitely rather have woes with blisters or chafing, or even a mild strain, than the looming threat of the dreaded stress fracture. A relatively common injury, they often appear to come from nowhere and can sometimes be tricky to ..read more

We’ve clocked up thousands of kilometres on the best Garmin watches you can buy — here are our reviews. Whether you’re training for your first 5k or a multi-stage ultramarathon, a Garmin watch is one of the best pieces of tech you can use to track your runs, gain feedback on key metrics, and even monitor things like stress and sleep. The Swiss brand has been designing cutting-edge GPS navigation products since 1989, and now boasts some of the best GPS running watches on the market, as well as a host of other wearables including heart rate monitors. For beginners, it offers some ..read more

A masterclass in the art and science of marathon training from running coach Sam Murphy. BY SAM MURPHY Michael Blann//Getty Images There’s no single ‘correct’ way to train for a marathon. Even at elite level, coaches and athletes approach the distance in different ways. This variation reflects attitudes and beliefs, training culture, role models, goals and experiences. But it’s not that the experts disagree about what they’re trying to achieve; they just have different ideas on the best way of doing so. The fact that a range of different approaches to marathon training can work illus ..read more

This banana cake only requires three ingredients, however still has the texture of a traditional banana bread. BY THE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING COOKERY TEAM This 3 ingredient banana cake couldn’t be easier to knock up and is delicious. Try toasting in a frying pan and serving with yoghurt for a tasty dessert.  YIELDS:10 serving(s) PREP TIME:10 mins COOK TIME:1 hr 5 mins TOTAL TIME: 1 hr 15 mins CAL/SERV:218 INGREDIENTS 250 g ripe bananas, peeled weight, plus an extra banana for decoration 200 g self-raising fl ..read more

Ahead of its launch this June, RW caught up with Tony Bignell, VP of Footwear Innovation at Nike, to discuss the Pegasus’s past, present and future. BY ALI BALL Ali Ball It’s hard to find a running shoe that has a legacy longer than the Nike Pegasus. The reliable daily workhorse has gained a huge cult following since its original release back in 1983, thanks to its versatility across almost every kind of run and its great value for money. Now, Nike has announced that the 41st iteration of the Pegasus will be on sale this June, along with a brand new innovation, the Pegasus Premium, a ..read more

Everything runners should know about this little known muscle. Trevor Raab Most runners are familiar with the big muscles involved in running, like quads, hamstrings, and glutes. But there are lesser-known, yet still important players that can influence run performance. One example: the quadratus lumborum, or QL for short. A deep trunk muscle, the QL attaches to the lower spine and the backside of the pelvis, physical therapist Nicole Haas, P.T., D.P.T., founder of Boulder Physiolab in Boulder, Colorado, tells Runner’s World. It serves a few different fu ..read more

More than 16,000km and 352 days later, Russ Cook has completed his mission to cover the whole length of Africa on foot – and it’s not just the running community that’s going wild. BY RACHEL BOSWELL @hardestgeezer Nicknamed the ‘Hardest Geezer’, endurance athlete Russ Cook has conquered his mind-boggling goal to run the entire length of the African continent. The 27-year-old Brit is believed to be the first person to complete a journey on foot from South Africa’s southernmost tip, Cape Agulhas, to Tunisia’s most northerly point, Ras Angela, hugging Africa’s western nations along the way. H ..read more

A collage of the wonderful run clubs included in this article. It’s been proven time and time over that running with a group promotes connection. Whether it be a cheery, slightly out of breath chat you have with the runner next to you, or a red-faced catch-up over a frothy latte post-run, bonds are created. Not only are bonds created, but goals are smashed and achievements celebrated. If you’re looking for some extra motivation or accountability in your running journey, consider joining a run club. We had a wonderful time speaking with 20 Australian and New Zealand Run Clubs. Although each gro ..read more