Why Is the Half So Hot Right Now?
All the reasons 13.1-miles is fun for amateurs and pros alike
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Martin Fritz Huber
Martin Fritz Huber is a longtime contributor to Outside magazine who writes on topics that range from running to film and books to arboriculture.
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Holding Corporate Sponsors Responsible for Corruption Scandals
Nike's role in the Kenya bribery scandal
Indoor Running Is More Exciting Than You Think
The IAAF World Indoor Championships takes place in Portland next month. But will people actually show up to watch an indoor marathon?
Ladies and Gentlemen: Your U.S. Olympic Marathon Team
The first members of the U.S. track and field team have punched their tickets to Rio
The Trouble With Running Form
Until a few years ago, the accepted wisdom for those looking to improve performance was just to run more, train smarter, or lose weight. Now, you might have to rethink how you run.
Northern Arizona Elite: Before the Olympic Trials
The pro club is home to some of the country's best runners. Head coach Ben Rosario talks shop leading up to the Olympic Trials.
Chinese Athletes Allegedly Admit to State-Sponsored Doping
This time, China's in the spotlight
The Best Running Movies of All Time
These four films do the sport right
Ryan Hall on Doing Too Much, Too Soon
The celebrated marathoner announced his retirement last week after a rough few years. His post-mortem: focusing on speed over volume may have prolonged his career.
Can Galen Rupp Fill Ryan Hall's Shoes?
Five picks for the future of American road racing