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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
(White) Feminism In Trail Running: How Antisexism¹ Work In Trail Running Predominantly Benefits…
(White) Feminism In Trail Running: How Antisexism¹ Work In Trail Ru...
An Opinion Essay
Cherie Louise Turner
Nov 19
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
Qualifying for the Boston Marathon Took More Than Running
Qualifying for the Boston Marathon Took More Than Running
How trauma nearly kept me from achieving my running goals
Rochelle Finzel
May 9
My Best Race Ever
My Best Race Ever
What it took to achieve second place
Tony Stubblebine
Dec 27, 2023
Why Trail Running Isn’t As Welcoming As You Believe It Is
Why Trail Running Isn’t As Welcoming As You Believe It Is
Early this year, Western States Endurance Race (WSER) sponsor GU Energy Labs posted on Instagram that they were giving away two entries to…
Cherie Louise Turner
Jul 1
Chasing a Body
Chasing a Body
Content warning: This essay includes mentions of body dysmorphia.
Emily Popek
Oct 31
Trending Stories
Will Selling Grandma’s Silver Get Me to the Boston Marathon Start Line?
Will Selling Grandma’s Silver Get Me to the Boston Marathon Start Line?
Charity starts at home — by selling its contents
Patricia Vicary
Nov 24
7 Life Lessons from Running My Second Marathon
7 Life Lessons from Running My Second Marathon
In 2019, I ran my first marathon, but I brought all the wrong habits to the starting line. Fridays were for partying hard, and Saturdays…
Wellroundedamp
Nov 23
Run Towards Old Age and Beyond Like a Happy Maniac
Run Towards Old Age and Beyond Like a Happy Maniac
Or do you believe running is bad for you?
Diane Brander
Nov 1
Run Faster: The 8 Game-Changing Secrets That Took Me from Average to Race-Ready
Run Faster: The 8 Game-Changing Secrets That Took Me from Average t...
Imagine training for weeks, logging over 250 miles, pushing through the grind, only to fall short of your goal on race day. Yeah, that was…
Wellroundedamp
Nov 30
3 Running Warm-Ups That Have Built-In Resistance Training
3 Running Warm-Ups That Have Built-In Resistance Training
This is how to train efficiently and get killer results!
David Liira, Kin.
Nov 11
”She’ll Never Be an Athlete” — How I Outran My Doctors’ Prediction in My 20s
”She’ll Never Be an Athlete” — How I Outran My Doctors’ Prediction ...
When I saw the finish line in the distance, my heart soared, and I got a second wind of energy
Emilyallen
Nov 18
Run the Mile You’re In
Run the Mile You’re In
A mantra for challenges on and off the road
APSolimando
Nov 4
Runner’s Life Newsletter
Runner’s Life Newsletter
Highlights and stories from November 24-December 7, 2024
Jeff Barton
Dec 8
4 Reasons Why Running Is Better for You Than Cycling
4 Reasons Why Running Is Better for You Than Cycling
I know this is bound to stir up some controversy. I think recreational running is better for you than recreational cycling.
The Running Physio
Jul 18, 2020
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