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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

A New Health Practice Is Born: Looking Back to When Runners Were Weird, Unhealthy, and Unproductive

A New Health Practice Is Born: Looking Back to When Runners Were We...

Hard to believe heart patients were once warned against running.

Normi Coto, PhD

Nov 24

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

Should Runners Give Up Drinking?

Should Runners Give Up Drinking?

Alcohol can be part of an athletic lifestyle, but there are trade-offs for health and performance

Elizabeth Knight, PhD

Sep 20

The Norwegian Training Model

The Norwegian Training Model

Behind the success of Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen

Siren Amelia Seiler

Aug 16

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

Social Forces That Disrupted Running

Social Forces That Disrupted Running

Society follows trends that can have major impacts on our lives.

Norman Marcotte

Nov 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

In a World of Experts, Be a Beginner.

In a World of Experts, Be a Beginner.

If the journey is about experience, then being an expert isn’t going to help you.

Sep 29

Trending Stories

Trending Stories

The Barefoot Running Phenomenon

The Barefoot Running Phenomenon

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

Normi Coto, PhD

Nov 30

This Form Fix Will Help You Run Faster, Do “Rocker” Shoes Boost Performance? How To Beat GI Distress

This Form Fix Will Help You Run Faster, Do “Rocker” Shoes Boost Per...

PLUS: The best training tool costs $0.00, Parker Valby proves that cross-training WORKS, Lifetime running secrets, Heinz Ketchup energy gel?

Nov 30

A Lot of Hollerin’ at Pumpkin Holler Hunnerd: An Ultra-Racing Story of Heat and Heart

A Lot of Hollerin’ at Pumpkin Holler Hunnerd: An Ultra-Racing Story...

Melissa Brevetti, Ph.D

Brevetti Melissa

Nov 9

Was the Summer of 2023 One of the Worst for Runners in Chicago?

Was the Summer of 2023 One of the Worst for Runners in Chicago?

No, not really. But let’s take a look at the data to see how bad it was.

Dec 4

How to Return to Running After a Grade 3 Femoral Stress Reaction

How to Return to Running After a Grade 3 Femoral Stress Reaction

This is the article I needed to read 16 weeks ago

Siren Amelia Seiler

Nov 10

Runner’s Life Newsletter

Runner’s Life Newsletter

Highlights and stories from November 12-November 25, 2023

Nov 26

From Ultrarunner To Stroke Survivor: My Journey To Regain My Breath And A Proper Stride.

From Ultrarunner To Stroke Survivor: My Journey To Regain My Breath...

Life can take unexpected turns, leaving us scrambling to regain our footing. For me, that turning point came in the form of a sudden…

Marco Giovannoli

Nov 22

Why You Should Walk Backward To Transform Your Running

Why You Should Walk Backward To Transform Your Running

Retrace your steps to make the biggest leap forward.

David Liira, Kin.

Oct 4

Yes, You Can Lose Weight Running

Yes, You Can Lose Weight Running

How I lost 65 pounds by outrunning my bad diet -and finding a better life

Jun 27, 2020

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