Andrew Dawson
Gear & News Editor
Download Your Training Plan Runner’s World and Bicycling, and he specializes in writing and editing human interest pieces while also covering health, wellness, gear, and fitness for the brand. His work has previously been published in Men’s Health.
Everything You Need to Know About the Barkley Marathons
Nutrition - Weight Loss.
The Benefits of Ice Baths for Your Recovery
Cold therapy can offer some advantages for runners, but you should know a few key facts before you take the plunge.
Looking to Level Up Your Distance Running? Nick Coury Has Some Tips
Races - Places.
Two Wisconsin High School Cross-Country Runners Just Want to Race Like Everyone Else
Susan Bergeman pushes her brother Jeffrey in a chair during every race, but their results don’t count.
Harvey Lewis Breaks the Big’s Backyard Ultra Record By Running 354 Miles in 85 Hours
He ran a 4.1667-mile loop every hour for 85 hours. 😱
How This Maryland Runner Completed the Baltimore-Chicago-Boston Marathon Triple
Jordan Tropf ran three marathons on back-to-back-to-back days, finishing all in about two-and-a-half hours.
How Courtney Dauwalter Smashed the Women’s Record at UTMB
In her second appearance at the French race, she knocked over two hours off her previous best and placed 7th overall.
How Sania Sorokin Broke the 24-Hour World Record, a Mark That’s Stood Since 1997
Amazing Runners World Show.
Scott Jurek Reflects on His Second Appalachian Trail Record Attempt
Mar 23, 2024.
Scott Jurek Sets Out on His Second Appalachian Trail FKT Attempt
May 25, 2021.
Your Guide to the 2021 Peachtree Road Race
The world’s largest 10K is hosting an in-person event this year—with a few changes.
How the #WEOFFTHECOUCH Run Group Is Fighting Stereotypes in Its Community
“When you’re dead tired in the middle of a run, you can build a community around [the thought], ‘Well, at least we off the couch.’”
Three Women Place in the Top 10 Overall at Western States For the First Time Ever
Beth Pascall ran the second-fastest time in race history, while Jim Walmsley locked up his third straight win.
Injuries, Surgeries, and Illnesses Can’t Stop Henry Wynne’s Olympic Dreams
“You may want to give up, but that’s the time to buckle down and I promise it will pay off.”
Everything You Need to Know About the 2021 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials
Athletes have been training for five years—and a top-three finish means representing the U.S. in Tokyo.
How Mike Rouse Ran 31 Miles Every Day For 31 Days for Veterans
The 68-year-old ultramarathoner, who raised over $50,000 for Boot Campaign, has some run streak tips.
Three Years After Not Finishing a 5K, He Ran His First Half Marathon, Down 169 Pounds
“Working hard is the only way, and if I can do it, so can you.”
High Schooler Fighting Cancer Runs the Final 4x100 Relay With Her Fellow Seniors
Yeva Klingbeil was worried she might miss the team’s traditional all-senior relay. Her teammates made sure she didn’t.
She Worked at an Ultra Aid Station For Years. Now, She Wants to Run Her First 100-Miler
“Running has changed my life in so many ways. I had no idea how freeing it felt and how it could allow me to discover new places.”
How Mallory Brooks Leaned on Her Crew While Setting a Grand Canyon FKT
During the second half of her run, Brooks and her pacer listened to Matthew McConaughey’s book on tape.
21 Runners Killed When Extreme Weather Hits Ultramarathon in China
Oct 21, 2021.
Aliphine Tuliamuk Petitions to Have Her Daughter Accompany Her to the Tokyo Olympics
Right now, athletes’ families are not allowed to attend, because of the ban on foreign spectators.
Canadian Ultrarunner Varden Morris Runs 1,000K in Fewer Than 10 Days to Win GVRAT
After finishing in 148th overall in last year’s race, Morris was on a mission to win.
The New York City Marathon Is Returning in November, With a Field of 33,000 Runners
Sep 3, 2021.
When This Runner Was Diagnosed With Cancer, She Drew Inspiration From Gabe Grunewald
Megan Troutwine keeps an endlessly positive attitude, even when dealing with side effects of treatment.
Ultrarunning Tips From Ed Ettinghausen, Who Has Finished 200 Races of 100 Miles or Longer
“The Jester” is just the second person to hit that milestone, and he’s still chasing bigger goals.
The Inside Story on Taggart VanEtten’s 100-Mile Treadmill World Record
The ultrarunner recently broke the American 24-hour record, running 173.01 miles.
The Members of the Thick Boys Running Club Have Lost a Combined 350 Pounds and Counting
Four football coaches in North Carolina started running together last summer, and they have inspired people all over the state.
An NFL Receiver Wants to Qualify for the Olympic Trials in the 100 Meters
Seahawks’ DK Metcalf, who was clocked at 22.64 mph last year, will race at the USATF Golden Games.
Lithuanian Runner Sania Sorokin Captures the 100-Mile and 12-Hour World Records
He ran a 6:45 pace for 100 miles—and then tacked on nearly six miles for a second world record.
Three Men Involved in Ahmaud Arbery’s Killing Are Charged With Federal Hate Crimes
Here’s the latest in the Ahmaud Arbery case.
This Texas Man Ran From Disneyland to Disney World to Raise Awareness for Type 1 Diabetes
“I wanted to prove to myself as a type 1 diabetic that I am capable of doing things like this.”