Martin Fritz Huber is a frequent contributor to Outside who previously wrote the In Stride column about running culture. He also works as a tree care professional in New York City.
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Jim Walmsley’s Western States run was remarkable. But how does it stack up against these other extreme distance running feats?
A troubled vet tries to raise his daughter off the grid, but the two don't always find easy answers in nature
We asked ex-Olympian, coach, and elite Masters runner John Henwood for his advice
The race, which runs from Santa Monica to Las Vegas, celebrates the amateur superstar
The recent story about Katelyn Tuohy perpetuates a dangerous narrative: that normal physical development is a hurdle to overcome
Beer tents, circus acts, and Olympic-caliber performances: the Night of the 10,000 PBs is the future of track and field
Being old doesn’t mean you can’t be fast. Just ask two-time Olympian Anthony Famiglietti.
He's the best American runner in a generation. Too bad nobody likes him.
The British and Canadian governments are tackling athlete mental illness. So why can't we?
Before last month's Boston Marathon, a big win had eluded her for years. This changes everything.
After the craziest race in decades, a controversy emerged about prize money. Luckily, this story has a happy ending.
The IAAF is imposing an upper limit on female testosterone levels, but the scientific foundation of the decision looks shaky
After a series of postponements, a tentative construction date is scheduled for July. Not everyone is happy about it.
Non-elites on the podium. Crazy clothes. Mid-course pandemonium. The race gave running a much needed shake-up, if only for a day.
Testing three sneakers that claim to hit the cushioning-boost sweet spot
As Boston looms, so do the fears that haunt every marathoner
Hopdash aims to help you meet up with local running teams while on the road
At 43, the five-time Olympian seems indestructible
This weekend in New York City, a group of runners braved 211 laps around the track in pursuit of a niche world record
A running-obsessed owner. Tons of track memorabilia. What's not to love?
Sports psychologists weigh in on the challenges of being among the best in the world
Eliud Kipchoge shares (some of) the secrets to his success
To re-invent itself, the sport should go back to its roots
A durable road runner to follow up last year’s 4% mania
Sometimes a little bit of recklessness pays off
Why? Because there’s no good reason for them not to.
How do we know them already? Because we asked some of the brightest minds in the business.
This year was full of famous farewells, marketing stunts, and big-time wins for team USA
The tech giant’s latest foray into the fitness market: make exercise machines smarter
It’s a perfect cocktail of a fast course, good weather, and dedicated runners
For the winner of the inaugural women’s Olympic marathon, watching younger women triumph keeps her inspired
Like any great race, the NYC Marathon is the sum of its parts
In desperate times, even desperate measures won't suffice
How should we feel about the boutique New England running brand?
Brands—especially running shoe makers—don't need global stars like LeBron to boost their image
Pro road racing keeps putting too much emphasis on lowering the world record
Trying to capture the essence of the season? Forget it. Just go running.
Split shorts, neon tops, compression socks—when will it end?
The headlines can be misleading, particularly with track’s most famous doper
Any (non-doping-related) publicity is good publicity
There's something a little gimmicky about celebrating distance purely for distance's sake
Yes, televised track and field can be exciting. But don’t take our word for it.
Caster Semenya and Dutee Chand, female athletes with atypically high testosterone levels, are drawing attention to the very messy debate about who counts as a woman in track and field
Yes, it's possible to find helpful training advice online—if you know where to look
Tailor your training to the race you're going to run
The Jamaican sprinter always seemed to be having a great time. We'll miss him.
Yes, he was a shameless self-promoter. Yes, we need more athletes like him.
For the sub-elite running class, it can be hard to decide when those five a.m. 15-milers are no longer worth it
We all want to trade the indoor workout for time in nature's gym. But before you do, master these four ground movements to make your running more effective.
In an effort to be more inclusive and entice more viewers, the 2020 Games will feature a mixed 4x400
Another high schooler just went under four, which inspired us to trace the milestone's roots, starting with Roger Bannister
With their new drug testing policy, race organizers hope to lead ultrarunning's anti-doping charge—but the sport still has a long way to go
It's been more than four decades since his death, and distance running hasn't yet found anyone who can match his bravado
The Olympic marathon champ—who hopes to become the first woman over 60 to run a sub-3-hour marathon this fall—shares her hard-fought wisdom
The sport still has a long way to go, but these leaders are pushing for more diversity
Four of the sport's best on what they've learned from taking time off and coming back
A new proposal would scrap all track and field world records set before 2005, all in the name of the war on doping. Will the radical measure do any good?
No matter how your big race went, feeling a little empty after it's finally over is normal
In its quest to make the audience care about leading man Percy Fawcett, the blockbuster gives us a duller, sanitized version of the real-life explorer
Why it's more upsetting when endurance athletes fail drug tests than when NFL or MLB players do.
After closing in 1996, Boston's Eliot Lounge is coming back—if only for the weekend
We asked four pros how they fuel for race day. We learned not to fear the beer and that sweet potato popsicles are the bomb.
The relationship will offer some healthy perspective on your obsession, but it will also make you feel like a lunatic
A new initiative called Run Wild wants to give runners a platform to make their voices heard
It's not just for spandex-clad speed racers. Here's how any athlete can tap into the power of the track to get fitter and faster.
Marathon training can be overwhelming, but some things just aren't worth the stress
Nike and Adidas are each unveiling a new supershoe. Will they make the world's fastest runners even faster?