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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
Six Running-Inspired Steps to Writing Faster (Without Using AI)
Six Running-Inspired Steps to Writing Faster (Without Using AI)
Just like running, the secret is not simply “write faster”
Piper Hendricks
May 27
Low-Carb Diet Increases Death Risk. Ultimate Carbohydrate Loading Plan. Hopping Boosts Run Economy
Low-Carb Diet Increases Death Risk. Ultimate Carbohydrate Loading P...
PLUS>>>The best time of day for training. Surprising tendon advice. When to lose weight (and when not to). Does Coenzyme Q10 improve…
Amby Burfoot
May 25
Fantasies of a Female 50-Something: Amateur Athlete Edition
Fantasies of a Female 50-Something: Amateur Athlete Edition
Marathon training as if my imagination were in charge
B. Lorraine Smith
May 23
Should Doctors Prescribe Exercise as Medicine?
Should Doctors Prescribe Exercise as Medicine?
While medication has its place, exercise is a natural remedy
Jeff Barton
Apr 29
Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree
A tale of the desert, a ditch, and a side of desperation
Elaine Gilmartin
May 23
What Runners Can Learn From Chemistry
What Runners Can Learn From Chemistry
What is limiting my running Performance?
Arthur Herbout
Jan 27
Why Female Athletes Are Faster, Until They Aren’t.
Why Female Athletes Are Faster, Until They Aren’t.
I grew up with a lot of boys around me. I was the first granddaughter in the family which meant that I spent most of my time running…
Kate Mihevc Edwards
May 17
Running and the Art of Rest
Running and the Art of Rest
This morning, sleeping in was an act of rebellion.
Hannah Belles
Jan 21
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I Completed A Wolf Run
I Completed A Wolf Run
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Every Day Life Improvement
May 4
Do This To Keep Your Passion Of Running Burning Stronger Than Ever
Do This To Keep Your Passion Of Running Burning Stronger Than Ever
Have you ever felt that passion for running fire start to dwindle? Do you ever ask yourself, why do I do this?
Drew Morrison
May 1
Runner’s Life Newsletter
Runner’s Life Newsletter
Highlights and stories from May 14-May 27, 2023
Jeff Barton
May 28
A Simple Test to Determine Your VO2 Max
A Simple Test to Determine Your VO2 Max
No lab equipment required
Suzie Glassman
Apr 21, 2021
How a Planned Route Can Boost Safety When Night Running
How a Planned Route Can Boost Safety When Night Running
Ryan S Nicoll
Jan 15, 2021
6 Ways That Running Can Change Your Life
6 Ways That Running Can Change Your Life
What if there was one thing that you could do that could change your life?
Drew Morrison
Feb 28
Deadlifts and Distance Running — My First Ultra Marathon
Deadlifts and Distance Running — My First Ultra Marathon
Embracing being a hybrid athlete
Josh O'Neill
May 16
Why Runners Seek Adventure
Why Runners Seek Adventure
Get outside of your comfort zone.
Drew Morrison
May 10
Want to Run Better? Astound Everyone by Challenging the Status Quo
Want to Run Better? Astound Everyone by Challenging the Status Quo
Doing the same thing will not lead to improvement.
Michael Horner
May 9
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