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This Bronx Running Group Gives Members a Cool Side Benefit
Traveling into their neighborhood’s past is what sparks Bronx Sole’s regular runs.
You Won’t Believe the Pace (and Patience) Needed to Set the Indoor Marathon World Record
This past weekend Malcolm Richards and Lindsey Scherf established new indoor marathon world records, in one of running’s most mentally brutal events.
For This Marathoner, All Roads—and Races—Lead to Pizza
Mike Cassidy loves a good pie but also takes advantage of NYC's diverse food scene.
Runners Respond to Attack on Public Lands by Creating One Glorious Relay Event
With both Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments facing massive cuts to their boundaries, Native runners and allies are running to send a message in a new documentary short.
Following Backlash, Strava Tweaks Its Heat Maps Privacy Settings
After reports its global maps revealed sensitive military information, the fitness app has made it easier for users to opt out.
2018 New York City Marathon Entrants By the Numbers
The applicant pool for the world’s largest marathon was the biggest in the race’s history.
Kentucky Man Runs a Marathon in All 50 States (and all 8 Continents) in One Year
Logging 26.2 everywhere from Alabama to Washington, and Asia to “Zealandia,” Dave Jones had a busy 2017.
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The Guy Who Won “The World’s Coldest and Toughest Ultra” Was Also the Only One to Finish
The always grueling Yukon Arctic Ultra 300-miler really outdid itself this year, thanks to lingering –40° temps.
14 Heart-Warming Tales of Good Deeds, Kind Strangers, Porta-Potty Shortcuts, and Pickle Juice
These readers’ stories of incredible kindnesses received on the run are evidence that human beings can be pretty awesome.
Texas Man Loses Bet, Runs Beer Mile in Kim Jong-un Onesie
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From Sweden to Thailand to New Jersey, “Ploggers” Clean Up Litter on the Run
It’s not just eco-friendly—it’s a great workout, too.
A Tame Swan, a Fake Butt, a Leonard Nimoy LP, and 49 More Insane Things Runners Have Discovered
It’s a weird, weird world we live in. And runners are guaranteed to find the absolute craziest parts of it.
Strava’s Heat Maps Reveal Sensitive U.S. Military Information
The app’s Global Heat Map show precisely where people run (and bike and swim) all over the globe—including on bases that are shrouded in secrecy.
These Longer Shorts Helped Alleviate My Existential Running Angst
For one high-strung Pretty Fast Guy, Nike's 7-inch Challenger shorts made everything fun again.
These 7 Late-Bloomers Prove Runners Only Get Better (and Better!) With Age
These masters runners didn’t get going till later in life—but now they’re more than catching up, and showing us all that age ain’t nothing but a number.
The 10 Best Onion Stories About Running (That Frankly Hit a Little Close to Home)
“America’s Finest News Source” loves to roast our community, to often insightful and always amusing effect.
Beloved Track & Field Bar Coogan’s No Longer Set to Close
After last week’s announcement that a rent hike would force the institution to shut down, public outcry led to a reversal.
Coogan’s—One of the Last Track & Field Bars—Set to Close in May
Located a block from the Armory, this runner-friendly watering hole will involve one final season of indoor track.
6 Reasons to Get Psyched About Track in 2018
From family rivalries to prodigies on the rise, this year promises to be an entertaining one for track fans.
All the Things We Just Loved in 2017
From socks and shoes to thermoses and strollers, these products made our running lives a whole lot better in 2017.
This Colorado Man Has Logged 100,000 Miles in His Lifetime
Kevin Follett set out to hit a mileage milestone in 1981, and in the process, inspired a whole wave of runners around him.
Just About Every Element of Modern Running Was—At One Point—Frowned Upon
Water used to be banned from races under 10 miles. Showing knees was once considered taboo. What else have we softened our stance on?
In Oregon, a Jogging Robber Strikes at a Coffee Stand
The convincingly dressed thief even ran in place while waiting for the barista to hand over the money.
Australian Python Gives New Meaning to the Phrase “Sneakerhead”
In a suburb of Cairns, Queensland, a runner discovered an eight-foot-long snake constricting around his running shoe
“Star Wars” and Running: 7 Totally Tenuous Connections
From George Lucas's inspiration to an elaborate extended marathon metaphor, we're linking our sport with what happened a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away.
What’s Behind the My Run Plan App?
The training tool brings the expertise of world-class coaches directly to your phone, in a customized and adaptable app, but it was years in the making.
Why Are Indoor Track Records Slower Than Outdoor Track?
The answer is surprisingly simple—but it also gets at why racing inside is so exciting.
The Best Running Songs: December 2017 Playlist
The answer is surprisingly simple—but it also gets at why racing inside is so exciting.
Beloved Teacher and Marathon Champion Killed by Car on Morning Run
A family, a school, and the Rochester running community mourn the loss of Jill Jackett, whose life was cut short by a hit-and-run driver.
Our Favorite Running-Related Charities Need Your Help Now
From helping the disabled to empowering young girls, these nonprofits should be on your list this time of year.
Want to Run a Fast 5K? Let Your Dog Pull You to Greatness
“Canicross” combines trail running and dog sledding and is the mashup sport you didn’t know existed.