“The findings suggest that extreme endurance training (like running a marathon) may create unique stress on the gut that could increase the risk of advanced precancerous polyps in some athletes,” said Dr. Nicholas Hornstein, a medical oncologist at Northwell’s Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital.

Lately, it seems like every 20-something is running a marathon. What was once a niche feat reserved for the elite and disciplined has now turned into an impulsive, oddly casual way for restless young adults to find structure and purpose in a decade that rarely offers any.

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Litz, who joined the Broadway cast of “Wicked” as Fiyero in May 2023, has set a high bar for his marathon Sunday. The actor, along with thousands of others, will run through all five boroughs in New York City, covering 26.2 miles of ground.

Thousands of New York City marathon runners will compete this weekend in weather conditions a bit warmer than experts say are optimal for peak performance.

The world’s most electric marathon is set to return as the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon takes over all five boroughs on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Starting at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island, the day will open with the wheelchair and handcycle divisions,

More than 9,000 runners flocked to the CambridgeSide Mall for the 8th Annual Cambridge Half Marathon Sunday morning.

The Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon saw three teams with local ties all win at the Sanford Pentagon Monday. SDSU came back to defeat Merrimack 75-66. The Jacks used an 17-4 run in the second half to turn a four-point deficit into a nine-point lead with two minutes left

Hellen Obiri of Kenya set a women’s course record to win the New York City Marathon on Sunday while compatriot Benson Kipruto won the men’s race by edging Alexander Mutiso in a photo finish.