I trained for a 31-mile cycling race in six weeks as a beginner. Here’s how it went

Riding a road bike can take a toll on the body, so our writer tested these beginner cycling essentials to see what could make long rides more comfortable.

I trained for a half marathon in four months as a running beginner at 42. Here’s how it went

It turns out that doing hot yoga a few times a week and hiking at least once a week won’t make you a decent beginner runner. Month one was plagued by difficult quarter-mile runs and sore legs and ...