How an Elite Track Athlete Secured a Spot on ‘The Voice’
Chloe Abbott is an elite sprinter and Olympic-hopeful who trains under coach renowned Bobby Kersee.
Author
Brian Metzler
Brian Metzler was the founding editor of Trail Runner. He’s also the author of several books, including “Trail Running Illustrated: The Art of Running Free” (2021) and “Kicksology: The Hype, Science, Culture and Cool of Running Shoes” (2019).
My Stories
Building a Path to Becoming a Competitive Trail Runner
The Trail Team, a newly formed startup, aims to develop sub-ultra trail runners.
Designing a Shoe for “The Running Class”
Why Tracksmith, an apparel brand immersed in the culture and heritage of running, started making shoes
How 51-Year-Old Ken Rideout Runs Sub-2:30 Marathons
Relentless dedication and strength training are some of the keys to his success
Camille Herron Keeps Running Faster and Farther
Champion ultrarunner rolls into 2023 with a new sponsor and new goals
The Famous Millrose Games Delivers Speed, Records, and the Wanamaker Mile
American Yared Nuguse scorches the track en route to winning the Wanamaker Mile at the Millrose Games, and other news from the track.
State of the (Trail Running) Union: Eight Takeaways From a New International Survey
The Trail Ultra Project from the University of Central Lancashire just published their findings on a survey of trail runners from over 30 countries
“Florida Man” Wins Seven Marathons on Seven Continents in Seven Days
Run a marathon. Recover mid-flight to another continent. Run a marathon. Rinse. Repeat.
A Year to Go: A Quick Look at the Top Contenders in the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon
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50K a Day? Revelations from Candice Burt’s Epic Running Streak.
This runner has covered 32 miles every day for nearly three months. She’s not done.