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Next year’s Summer Olympics in Paris mark the 40th anniversary of women competing in the event. With one year until the U.S. Olympic Trials, anticipation is running high.
Cross-country began and grew in the cold off-season, and its world championships are usually held in winter mud and slush. This year, however, will be different.
Beyond setting a world record in the Alphafly, Eliud Kipchoge is credited with helping to create the supershoe
This runner has covered 32 miles every day for nearly three months. She’s not done.
Americans Nell Rojas and Nathosha Rogers train alongside the diligence of Kenya’s best runners
Everything you need to know about motivation, fulfillment, and achievement in this lifetime sport
Vanessa Peralta-Mitchell founded Game Changers, an organization committed to training women of color for running leadership positions.
January marks the season when many professional runners announce sponsorship changes. Here’s why that’s important, and what it means for the future of running.
The track star turned filmmaker turned ultrarunner reflects on her ever-evolving relationship with the sport
Running and composing music require a similar problem-solving area of the brain, so it might not be a coincidence that there’s crossover
In an impressive debut, Tracksmith delivers a versatile, modern trainer with an old-school look and feel, just as you’d expect from the brand
Fleshman’s book offers a look at her journey in elite running in a system that was built for the opposite gender
Asics’s signature cushioned shoe goes super-max and delivers more comfort and cushioning than ever before
Ten tips to kick-start your fitness at the start of the new year
And what does Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest tell us about the risks sports pose to an athlete’s heart?
As we say good-bye to 2022 and the amazing year of running highlights, it’s time to start thinking about all of the possibilities for 2023 and beyond.
Read the brightest highlights of the year in marathon running, trail running, triathlon, and the athletes that delivered the inspiration
Aaron Kuen was en route to a 2:48 marathon at the California International Marathon, but remains in a coma in a Sacramento hospital
A Native runner reflects on land acknowledgments before races and in daily life
What the rest of us can learn from the wildly durable Atlanta Track Club runner
As many trail-running events grow larger, more runners are gravitating toward smaller grassroots events with an intimate, personal feel
Runner Carolyn Su creates space for people of color to feel at home in the sport
Minimalist running will always be a topic for discussion, lively opinions, and varying advice. Take the time to educate yourself on whether it’s right for you.
It’s the first time a woman-owned store has won the award.
Ultrarunning’s G.O.A.T discusses his busy 2022, which saw win ultrarunning’s biggest events and dive into the shoe market with NNormal
After becoming the youngest adult to run 100 marathons, she’s chasing even bigger running goals and helping fellow Dreamers and young women realize their own potential
Burnout can affect participants of any sport—including hiking. Here’s how to identify, prevent, and cure it.
Meet the group that's setting a pace for Black women distance runners
Between fan engagement and professional-athlete interaction, the beleaguered social network still offers plenty of upsides for a niche sport
The bestselling author teamed up with coach Eric Orton to offer a practical path to change
The ultrarunner and coach shares his best tips for ramping into alpine running season
And her world-record attempt won’t stop until she reaches Melbourne at 150 marathons
Wondering what to get your favorite runner this holiday season? We have you covered.
Socks, hydration packs, insoles, and coffee! Welcome to the cornucopia of accessories and essentials for the runner on your list.
With so many running shoes, which ones do you choose? Don’t worry, we have you covered with our best road running shoes for holiday gifts.
Bring a smile to the face of your favorite trail runner this year with a pair of our favorite trail-running shoes from 2022
Welcome to our top selection of gifts for runners that are set to keep on giving all year long
For the gearhead in your life, here are our editor’s top picks for the runner who is technologically inclined
If popping the cash for a monthlong trip to the Maldives isn’t an option, here’s the next best thing—the best recovery gifts for the runner in your life
Be seen and be heard. Here are the looks that will keep you shining bright this winter.
Browse the selection of our favorite running gear this winter season, all ready to wrap for your best runner friends—or yourself
In 2009, ‘Born to Run’ sent shock waves through the running world. Thirteen years later, ‘Born to Run 2’ offers a practical guide to running, eating, racing, and training like the world’s best. Here’s an excerpt from the book, out December 6.
Running, coaching, and living with an autoimmune disease
From November 24 to 27, Rising Hearts—an Indigenous-led grassroots organization—will host the third annual Truthsgiving 4 Miler. The run was created to honor Indigenous history, foster allyship, and share the true history of Thanksgiving during Native American Heritage Month.
Black Friday has come early for runners. Here’s a glimpse at some of the best deals on running shoes, apparel and accessories.
Join Run Intel to have your GPS watch generate ultra-specific email updates based on your running activities and goals
An expert weighs in on why runners should go minimal—when they’re not running
After her diagnosis halted her physical activity for two years, runner Mireille Siné returned to the sport with a new outlook
Who are the American frontrunners to race in the Paris Olympics?
Give the gift of adventure this holiday season with one of five curated running experiences.
The running-shoe hype train was high in New York City with a few fast yet-to-be-released shoes in the men’s and women’s elite fields
The sneaker industry has a role to play in climate change. New Balance is trying to reduce its climate impact with a holistic program.
In New York City, Sharon Lokedi (KEN) proved it’s possible to win a marathon in your first try. Chebet (KEN) brings home a double for 2022.
Marathons don’t happen by themselves; they require months of planning and an expertise in engineering and crowd science. That’s doubly true for the world’s largest race.
Watch what happened when runners tried Athletic Brewing Company's craft beer for the first time
The New York City Marathon will return on Sunday, November 6 in full force with a field of 50,000 runners and an over-the-top vibe only possible in the Big Apple.
Last weekend’s hyper-competitive race in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert drew top talent, record-breaking paces, and confusion around nonbinary award categories
One marathoner uses running as a way to thrive with Parkinson’s disease. New research delves into the benefits of endurance training on the neurodegenerative disorder.
The complexity of doping rules in endurance sports can be alienating for fans. But what’s the alternative?
Nutritionists team up to offer essential tips for pre-marathon fueling, plus favorite restaurant picks for the city’s best race-week grub
The Mi’kmaq runner and former world record holder will direct this program for elite Indigenous athletes, honoring both athletic talent and cultural heritage
For years, the well-accomplished runner hid his battle from the world. Now he’s ready to share his story.
The 27-year-old former Navy SEAL may be one of the most gifted runners on the planet. Good thing he doesn’t want to race—yet.
Runner and equity advocate Alison Désir discusses her new book, freedom through running, and building a sport with inclusivity for people of all marginalized groups and genders.
Good news: there’s a new generation of super shoes that are cheaper, just as fun, and might be better suited for your running
Thirteen countries battled in Belgium for this year’s Beer Mile World Championship. The most important rule? Don’t throw up.
“Through this race, we inspire people around us to be better citizens of this world and to transcend themselves”
We ran in ten new supershoes and compared their feel and ride so you can narrow your search for the model that best fits your stride and preferences
The elite marathoner ran 5:07 mile pace for over 31 miles to reclaim a record he'd already set
The marathon elites at the Paris 2024 Olympics will be treated to a slice of history along this iconic course. And 20,024 other lucky athletes will get to experience it, too.
With his mantra of 1 percent better every day, Chris Nikic continues to change the perception of what is possible. Crossing the finish line at the Ironman World Championships adds his name to the history books and cements his legacy as a pioneer in the sport.
The much-anticipated launch of Kilian Jornet’s outdoor brand NNormal features two exciting new shoes. Here’s what you need to know.
I never expected to be taken off a flight on a stretcher and rushed to brain surgery. Here are some ways you can reduce your chances of the same fate.
What makes a race special? It’s not the medals, nor post-race massages. In this California town, it’s the local community.
In the wild world of endurance sports, recovery can feel like the last frontier
Six Black women came together to build a running community, but what they created was a foundation for so much more
Kenyan breaks his own mark by 30 seconds with an astonishing 2:01:09
The best way to find your next pair of running shoes is to shop locally
Freddy Ovett, a professional cyclist with a running heritage, is taking a unique approach to the Berlin Marathon that may help you improve your running