Laura Ratliff
Contributing Writer
Laura Ratliff is a New York City-based writer, editor, and runner. Laura's writing expertise spans numerous topics, ranging from travel and food and drink to reported pieces covering political and human rights issues. She has previously worked at Architectural Digest, Bloomberg News, and Condé Nast Traveler and was most recently the senior editorial director at TripSavvy. Like many of us, Laura was bitten by the running bug later in life, after years of claiming to "hate running." Her favorite marathon is Big Sur.
How the Celebrities and Notables Ran at the 2024 Boston Marathon
10 years after his inspiring Boston Marathon win, Meb Keflezighi returned to Boylston Street.
A Chunk of the Big Sur Marathon Course Has Fallen Into the Ocean
Race organizers are scrambling to find a solution with the race just a few weeks away.
Boston Marathon’s Biggest Canine Supporter Honored with Statue
Organizers raised over $39,000 for a statue of Spencer, the famous golden retriever who cheered on runners for years before passing away from cancer.
Australian Runner Finds Fugitive Stuck in Storm Drain for 36 Hours
James Lingwood was on his morning run when he heard yelling—beneath his feet.
High School Cross-Country Runner Mistaken for Bigfoot
“It moved so fluently with little arm movement, unlike a human running,” a passing motorcyclist said. “It easily was 10 feet tall.”
Paris Is Trying to Control the Mosquito Population Before the Olympics
“When you are sick with dengue, you won’t be jumping over any hurdles.”
Athletes at This Summer’s Paris Olympics Won’t Have Air Conditioning
An innovative cooling system to combat climate change will be used instead. Eliud Kipchoge says he’s on board.
Running Shoes & Gear
Mar 28, 2024.
Lil Nas X Ran the NYC Half in 2:32—Wearing High Top Sneakers
The rapper made his 13.1 debut on Sunday in some unconventional footwear.
Rob Gronkowski Honored as Grand Marshal for 2024 Boston Marathon
The four-time Super Bowl winner will ride at the front of the race and deliver the trophy to the finish line.
Your Dog Can Now Have a Strava Account, Too
Strava’s partnership with a smart dog collar brand allows the app to log a dog’s distance traveled and the number of steps taken.
No, Xavier Worthy Wouldn’t Beat Usain Bolt in the 40-Yard-Dash
Jan 4, 2024.
Jason Kelce ‘Had a Blast’ Running a 5K. Watch Him Finish
The 295-pound star center finished in a time of 43:10.
He’s Back! Meb Keflezighi Announces Return to Boston Marathon
Have a First Look at the Medals for the Paris Olympics.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Who Lost to Josh Kerr Without a Blindfold, Says He Could Beat Him With a Blindfold
The men’s 1500 meters is gonna be fun this year.
Casey Neistat Captures the Beauty of Trying—and Failing—at a Running Goal
After a scooter accident in 2007, doctors said he would never run again. That’s when Neistat’s sub-3 marathon goal began.
Have a First Look at the Medals for the Paris Olympics
Inlaid in every medal given to winners at the Paris Games and Paralympics will be a hexagonal piece of iron taken directly from the Eiffel Tower.
Athletes at This Summers Paris Olympics Wont Have Air Conditioning
Jason Homorody was gunning for the fastest half marathon as a movie character when he ran into Harvey Lewis.
Airport Security Confiscates Runner’s Miami Marathon Medal
Yeah, they kind of look like ninja stars.
6 Arrested for Stealing “Gold” Medals at Mumbai Marathon
The thieves nearly made out with more than 2,000 medals
This Siberian Marathon Will Make You Feel Bad About Skipping a Winter Run
Nearly 40 runners battled temps of around -62 degrees Fahrenheit.
Video Shows Baby Goat Running a 5K in Malaysia
Yes, she got her own bib.
Buddy the Elf Shatters Guinness Record with Help from Pro Ultramarathoner
The country-pop-rap sensation has already dropped close to 200 pounds in the past few years.
Rock Star Travis Barker Cheered On by Kourtney Kardashian at Half Marathon
The Blink-182 drummer ran the race under a fake name—a reference to his favorite movie.
Track Star Beats Male Challenger in Viral Video
University of Virginia athlete Alahna Sabbakhan smoked her challenger over 400 meters.
Health & Injuries
Angry cows, lost kittens, exotic fish, oh my!
North Carolina Woman Sets New World Record in the Mile—Backwards
Ann Marie Pierce only runs one backwards race each year.
Dec 7, 2023
After taking a hiatus from school and becoming a mother, Jones is now a three-time All-American runner.
Eliud Kipchoge Will Mentor the World Athletics Refugee Team
Ann Marie Pierce only runs one backwards race each year.
YouTube Star Casey Neistat Completes Dream of Sub-3-Hour Marathon
It took 17 years and 24 marathons, but he hit the milestone at the Tucson Marathon alongside his coach.
Taylor Swift Trained for the Eras Tour by Singing Her Entire Setlist While Running on the Treadmill Every Day
Swift hit the belt every day for six months before the tour kicked off.
41-Year-Old Kenenisa Bekele Shatters Masters Marathon World Record
The three-time Olympic gold medalist broke the record by almost a minute in Valencia.