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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.
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Amby Burfoot
I Try to Run Away From Old Age, But It Catches Up to Me

I Try to Run Away From Old Age, But It Catches Up to Me

A trip to Asia with my elderly parents slows me down
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Paul Yee
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
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Jeff Barton
Stop Saying Women Shouldn’t Run Alone

Stop Saying Women Shouldn’t Run Alone

Statistically we’re in far more danger at home
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christina hughes babb
The Norwegian Training Model

The Norwegian Training Model

Behind the success of Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen
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Siren Amelia Seiler-Viken
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
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Rochelle Finzel
My Best Race Ever

My Best Race Ever

What it took to achieve second place
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Tony Stubblebine
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…
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Cherie Louise Turner
Chasing a Body

Chasing a Body

Content warning: This essay includes mentions of body dysmorphia.
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Emily Popek
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Trending Stories
How Running Affects Gut Fermentation

How Running Affects Gut Fermentation

A personal experiment investigating the effects of exercise on breath hydrogen levels using FoodMarble Aire 2
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Anastasiia Ku
Sprinting for Distance Runners; The Surprising Predictive Power of Smartwatches; How Men’s and…

Sprinting for Distance Runners; The Surprising Predictive Power of ...

Why running on uneven terrain is more challenging; CBD and gut health; Polarized vs. Pyramidal training
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Brady Holmer
The Merits of a Mid-Major Marathon

The Merits of a Mid-Major Marathon

Five fab races to run when the majors prove to be impossible
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Patricia Vicary
Do You Consider Yourself a Runner or a Person Who Runs?

Do You Consider Yourself a Runner or a Person Who Runs?

Exploring how your identity shapes your running experience and fitness journey
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Thomas O'Grady
Beyond the Stopwatch

Beyond the Stopwatch

When faster stopped meaning forward
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edudzi nyomi
Encounters With Animals

Encounters With Animals

Funny things happen when you run before sunup
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Joel Everhart
Why Staying Active with an Injury Is So Difficult

Why Staying Active with an Injury Is So Difficult

My personal experience as a Physical Therapist
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Dr. Abby Siler, DPT
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…
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Wellroundedamp
Running in the Shadow Of Racism

Running in the Shadow Of Racism

A man’s stride in North Florida
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Wellroundedamp
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