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I Won the 1968 Boston Marathon. And Ran Many More. After the Bombs, Everything Changed
I Won the 1968 Boston Marathon. And Ran Many More. After the Bombs, Everything Changed
There’s a time to run for the win. And a time to realize that other things are more important.
Amby Burfoot
Apr 10, 2023
Running and Menopause: The 9 Ways I Made It Through the Roughest Running Year to Date
Running and Menopause: The 9 Ways I Made It Through the Roughest Ru...
Learn from my experience and avoid the setbacks menopause can bring to your runs
Normi Coto, PhD
Mar 2
Running and Marijuana: Is It the New Runner’s High?
Running and Marijuana: Is It the New Runner’s High?
Edibles, trail running, and how the two can impact your life
Jeff Barton
Jul 23, 2023
Stop Saying Women Shouldn’t Run Alone
Stop Saying Women Shouldn’t Run Alone
Statistically we’re in far more danger at home
christina hughes babb
Mar 9
The Norwegian Training Model
The Norwegian Training Model
Behind the success of Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen
Siren Amelia Seiler
Aug 16, 2023
When Losing Turns Out to Be a Gift
When Losing Turns Out to Be a Gift
The pursuit of life lessons–not the thrill of victory–led my husband and me to encourage our son to run
J.C. Anne Brown
Jun 7, 2023
My Best Race Ever
My Best Race Ever
What it took to achieve second place
Tony Stubblebine
Dec 27, 2023
My Worst Marathon Experience Left More Than Scars
My Worst Marathon Experience Left More Than Scars
In hindsight, I was lucky it happened to me early in my running career because that day changed my life
James Bellerjeau
Jan 12
My 6-Year, 9-Month Run Streak Comes to An End
My 6-Year, 9-Month Run Streak Comes to An End
Why I stopped and what’s to come
Emily Rudow
Mar 15
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Amby Burfoot
Apr 25
The 2024 London Marathon By the Numbers
The 2024 London Marathon By the Numbers
There’s a new king of the hill among the world’s biggest marathons
Brian Rock
May 2
Bask in the Boredom. Revel in the Routine. Congratulate Your Consistency
Bask in the Boredom. Revel in the Routine. Congratulate Your Consis...
There are three keys to becoming a great runner: volume, having a plan, and working the plan consistently. This article discusses these…
Mike McMillan
Apr 16
5 Quotes That Will Inspire You To Become a Better Runner
5 Quotes That Will Inspire You To Become a Better Runner
#3 transformed my relationship with the sport entirely
David Liira, Kin.
Apr 24
The Best Runners Prioritize Easy Runs
The Best Runners Prioritize Easy Runs
Why you should fight the urge to push yourself every run
Zachary Walston, PT, DPT, OCS
Mar 22
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Jeff Barton
Apr 28
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Apr 14
Are You a Rhythmic Runner?
Are You a Rhythmic Runner?
It can feel meditative!
Anne the Vegan
Mar 25
What Running a Personal Best in the Marathon Feels Like
What Running a Personal Best in the Marathon Feels Like
A race report for the London Marathon 2024
Charles Davie
Apr 30
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