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Runner's Life is a publication for advice and stories from the intersection of running and life. By runners, for runners.

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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.

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

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

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

Mar 15

Trending Stories

Trending Stories

Running Thoughts | No, Consistency Isn’t Enough

Running Thoughts | No, Consistency Isn’t Enough

The Key to breaking through in running is knowing when to switch things up

Sep 21

3 Powerful Reasons Runners Over 40 Should Focus on Enjoyment Over Speed — and How it Leads to…

3 Powerful Reasons Runners Over 40 Should Focus on Enjoyment Over S...

And how it leads to better performance

Oct 2

4 Things I’ve Learned from 40 Years as a Runner

4 Things I’ve Learned from 40 Years as a Runner

I joined my first track club at 11 years old. 44 years later, after running competitively through high school, being a decent varsity…

May 11

The Races COVID Killed: Which Marathons Never Returned?

The Races COVID Killed: Which Marathons Never Returned?

Running as a sport is on the rebound, but some races are gone for good

Aug 23

4-Minute Magic: The BEST Interval Workout; New Super-Shoe Secrets; Get Stronger In Less Time

4-Minute Magic: The BEST Interval Workout; New Super-Shoe Secrets; ...

PLUS: Don’t get sidetracked by these running myths; Step up to more speed & power; Do female runners have more endurance than men?

Jun 27

Outrun Yourself

Outrun Yourself

I recently heard a runner talk about how she was elated at her accomplishments at the end of a run, but then quickly became discouraged…

Nov 8, 2019

I Followed Garmin Daily Suggested Workouts for Eight Months — Here’s What I Learned

I Followed Garmin Daily Suggested Workouts for Eight Months — Here’...

How abandoning my training strategy in favor of Garmin’s AI launched my running to new heights

Jan 16

The Barefoot Running Phenomenon

The Barefoot Running Phenomenon

“People would rather jump out of an airplane than run barefoot.”

Normi Coto, PhD

Nov 30, 2023

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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