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
Megan Skeels is always pushing for more.
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
Oct 31, 2016.
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
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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
Patrick Walsh tried something different when traditional training left him injured.
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
Dec 22, 2015.
Masters Star Cassandra Henkiel is All About Balance
Nov 17, 2011.
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.
A Running Life: Bill Aris
The Fayetteville-Manlius coach talks about dynasties, running, and stoicism.
Grant Fisher: Capping off a Stellar High School Career
The seventh prep to run sub-4:00 is an all-time high school great.
Masters Athlete Achieves Perfect Marks
At age 70, Jan Holmquist is running times that score 100 percent and higher on age-grading tables.
Alaskan Allie Ostrander is the NXN Champion
She’s trained seriously for only two years, but the Kenai Central senior dominated in Portland.
Endless Summer: Strength in Numbers (and Weights) For American Fork
The Utah team focuses on strength—both aerobic and muscular—to prep for cross country.
Cross-Training To the Top
With aggressive pool work and biking that starts in the summer and continues year-round, the girls of Unionville High School in Pennsylvania have developed into a national force--on half the mileage of many programs.
Why Are These Teens So Fast?
Credit knowledgeable coaches, strong parents and multisport influences for creating a golden age of girls running.
Barrett Outruns a Rare Condition on Her Way to the National Title
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High School Girls: Are Your Ferritin Levels Up to Speed?
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10 Tips For Making Varsity Cross Country
The seventh prep to run sub-4:00 is an all-time high school great. .
For Elle Purrier, Farm Life Leads to Fast Times
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The Miles Pile Up for Drazba
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Ten Greatest Moments in Olympic Distance Running
Ronville Gravesande is a Leading Age-group Contender
Relative newcomer is winning and prompting the question, "Who is this guy?"
1984
Looking back on one of the best U.S. Olympic marathon trials ever
Fast First Laps
The seventh prep to run sub-4:00 is an all-time high school great. .
Sub-12 in Van Cortlandt Park
New Jersey HS star Edward Cheserek keeps shattering records
National High School XC Rankings
Super 25 rankings through Sept. 17