Marc Bloom
Marc Bloom’s high school cross-country rankings have played an influential role in the sport for more than 20 years and led to the creation of many major events, including Nike Cross Nationals and the Great American Cross Country Festival. He published his cross-country journal, Harrier, for more than two decades.
For This 50-Year-Old, It’s Always Hammer Time
Masters ace Pete Hammer takes an old-school approach to the sport.
Mom of 3 Wants Boston Marathon Masters Title
Dec 22, 2015.
51-Year-Old Credits Mountain Biking for His Sub-17:00 5Ks
Mark Hixson excels in both running and cycling races.
Former Teen Star Overcomes Eating Disorder, Launches Masters Career
Dec 10, 2015.
Can This 81-Year-Old Run a Sub-7:00 Mile?
Witold Bialokur will find out at Saturday’s 5th Avenue Mile.
World-Class 5K Times at Age 67
How masters runner Jane Treleven stays in peak condition.
The Doctor is in Shape
Despite a busy medical practice, Erin Dawson-Chalat aims to break 3:00 in the marathon at age 55.
Former Pro, Forever Fast
Christian Cushing-murray, a 3:55 miler 20 years ago, has been a top masters runner for almost a decade.
Age-Group Ace Jane Treleven Thrives on Quality Over Quantity
The 67-year-old is dominant at the 5K distance off of 20 miles of running per week.
This Boston Marathon Streaker Preps by Hiking with Weights
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How to Set Five World Records at Age 50
Sean Wade wants to be the fastest in his age group in every middle-distance track event, and he takes many precautions to stay healthy.
Meet the Masters Ace Who Sells Gear to Paul McCartney
Barbara Gubbins, 56, is aiming for sub-1:30 at the NYC Half on March 20.
Masters Star Cassandra Henkiel is All About Balance
Sep 30, 2015.
For Foot Locker Champion, America Brings Opportunity and Victory
Just 17 months after arriving in the U.S. from Eritrea, Weini Kelati has learned a new language, how to handle the media, and how to win.
Foot Locker Champion Eyes Sub-Four-Minute Mile for Indoor Track
Drew Hunter will compete as an open runner at professional races this winter.
Sacrificing a Race for the Good of the Team
By setting a hard early pace that she knew she couldn't sustain, Kaitlyn Neal, a senior at Fayetteville-Manlius, led her team to a national championship.
A Running Life: Bill Aris
Sep 23, 2016.
Duty, Honor, Cross Country: Top New York Runner Heading to West Point
Ben Petrella closes out his high school cross-country career at Nike Cross Nationals, where he’s a contender for the national title.
Illinois Teen Aims for Rare Double in Cross-Country Postseason
Judy Pendergast, who has had a record-setting fall, plans to run both Nike Cross Nationals and Foot Locker.
You Think You Run High Mileage? Try Four Runs a Day
Joe Sheeran, frequent winner of national age-group titles, remains steadfast in his approach despite frequent foot problems.
Amassing State Titles on 30 Miles Per Week
Delaware sophomore Lydia Olivere gets great results out of low mileage.
Sustaining Sub-Nine-Minute Pace at Age 76
Tennis, swimming, and one run a week keep Heide Moebius, who turns 77 on Tuesday, winning her age group.
Utah State Champ Emerges as National Contender
Senior Courtney Wayment gave up soccer for running last year. She dominated Utah's 5A race, winning by 26 seconds.
Masters Ace Flies Precious Cargo
David Walters, 60, ran 2:45 at the Chicago Marathon and dominated his age group by 20 minutes.
Noah Affolder Socks It to the Competition
The Manhattan Invite champion from New York trains on low mileage, gets advice from his grandfather, and has an unusual superstition when it comes to his race-day footwear.
A Doctor’s Double Dose of Victory
Jeanne Pare’, a New Jersey physician, wins the Triple Crown of Racing on Staten Island, which she first won 30 years earlier.
Jake Brophy Sets His Sights on the Postseason
The Pennsylvania senior is focused on peaking at the Foot Locker championships in December.
Can a 50-Year-Old Run a 4:20 Mile?
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Marathoner, 60, Keeps Two Running Streaks Alive
Andriette Wickstrom has done the last 24 Boston and Twin Cities marathons.
For Masters Champion, Hockey, Soccer and Cycling Are Secrets to Success
In July, Tom Hartshorne, 61, won a national age-group championship in the 1500 meters by 13 seconds.
Allie Schadler Proves She Belongs up Front
Fresh off a track season full of PRs, the Arizona junior is ready to race with the nation's elite in cross country.
Masters Champion, 60, Returning to Form After Fall From Balcony
After sustaining a skull fracture and concussion in June, Christine Kennedy resumes training for a sub-3:00 marathon.