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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, 2024
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, 2024
The Norwegian Training Model
The Norwegian Training Model
Behind the success of Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen
Siren Amelia Seiler-Viken
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, 2024
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, 2024
Chasing a Body
Chasing a Body
Content warning: This essay includes mentions of body dysmorphia.
Emily Popek
Oct 31, 2024
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How “Progression Runs” Boost Your Fitness; The #1 Rule Of Injury Prevention; WHAT!? A Faster Shirt??
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Amby Burfoot
Jan 30
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, 2024
I Had My Best Year of Running, and Didn’t Race Once
I Had My Best Year of Running, and Didn’t Race Once
Sunday From the Trail: Episode 4
Jeff Barton
Jan 19
Runner’s Life Newsletter
Runner’s Life Newsletter
Highlights and stories from January 19-February 1, 2025
Jeff Barton
Feb 2
How a Breakup Made Me a Runner
How a Breakup Made Me a Runner
Growing up, running was punishment. On the football field or basketball court, whenever you mess up, the coach would shout, “Take a lap!”…
Wellroundedamp
Dec 8, 2024
Running for Passion or Pressure?
Running for Passion or Pressure?
How running and I finally found a healthy balance (it only took us a decade)
Jaclyn Ha
Dec 9, 2024
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 L...
Charity starts at home — by selling its contents
Patricia Vicary
Nov 24, 2024
You Can Run (And Hide) From Disease; What NOT To Eat Before Races; Beware The “ANTS” In Your Head
You Can Run (And Hide) From Disease; What NOT To Eat Before Races; ...
PLUS: Breathe strong to run strong; Why women runners need strength training; How to beat calf pain; 7 habits of optimal health
Amby Burfoot
Apr 25, 2024
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, 2024
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