Running

A golden run, a bronze finish, and another proud day for Israeli long distancers

For Ayale, the result was the reward for months of preparation and belief.

GASHAU AYALE celebrates while draped in the Israeli flag after winning the bronze medal in the marathon and helping Israel capture the European men’s team title.
Israeli participants at the 2026 Maccabiah games, Jerusalem, July 1, 2026.

Annual Maccabiah Night Run to see roads closed to traffic, Jerusalem Municipality announces

Garmin launches new Forerunner models in Israel

Garmin launches new Forerunner models in Israel

Which burns more calories – walking or running?

Once and for all: Which burns more calories – walking or running?


Nike says to end run club app in China; to offer 'localized solution'

It did not give a reason for the decision but a company spokesperson told Reuters that it planned to provide Chinese runners with an "enhanced and localized solution in the future."

  People walk past a store of the sporting goods retailer Nike Inc at a shopping complex in Beijing, China March 25, 2021

Why do you run out of air in the middle of a run, and when is this a problem?

Shortness of breath is an integral part of the effort to get back into shape or increase training intensity. This is how you’ll know the (rare) cases where it indicates a significant problem.

  Runners at the Jerusalem Marathon 2022, March 25, 2022.

Jerusalem Marathon 2022: Ukrainian refugee wins full marathon

Despite the cold weather and occasional rain, 25,000 runners showed up to run in the 11th Jerusalem Marathon.

 Valentina Versca, 32, escaped the war in Ukraine and won the full marathon in the Jerusalem Marathon, March 25, 2022.

Long-term investing and long-distance - opinion

There are many things we can learn from long-distance running and apply them to managing our finances.

Calculating taxes

How to run away from COVID-19 this marathon season

Planning on running in the upcoming marathons? Here is everything you need to know, if you've had COVID-19, about running safely.

 RUNNERS TAKE PART in the Jerusalem 10th Annual Marathon, October 29, 2021

Blind Ethiopian Israeli runner Avi Solomon braces for Abu Dhabi

Avi, 38, has heightened senses of smell and taste. But, unlike many other blind people, he also runs marathons, and he is currently training hard for the Abu Dhabi Marathon in late November.

 Avi Solomon running the 5K race in Beit Aryeh, which he won.

Running marathons in Israel is different than anywhere else - here's why

Running two marathons - one in Jerusalem and one in the Shomron - highlighted to me how the land is a reflection of the past, present and future of the Jewish people.

 JERUSALEM MARATHON: Pounding the ancient stones.

If you can’t manage 10,000 steps a day, do this instead

Although many people have adopted this technique as a simple way to keep in shape, they fail to meet the target of 10,000 steps a day because they don’t have the time.  Here's an alternative:

 Woman walking

Meet the people keeping fit while caring for the environment

Daniel Campos Putterman has combined his love of long-distance running with collecting trash in the Nitzanim Dunes Nature Reserve, and has enlisted the help of fitness coach Abdul Abdul to do so.

 ABDUL RUNS with Emmanuelle Avrahami (center) and Marian Awad, Israeli National Women’s Soccer Team players – pulling sand sleds they will fill with garbage as part of their workout, as Ran Shneck films them for an Environmental Fitness video

Running for others' lives - volunteers raise $500K for United Hatzalah

 Runners in Los Angeles at the end of the Race to Save Lives 5K of United Hatzalah