The Four-Minute Mile Is Still Worth Celebrating
The Fast Forest Project is honoring the fastest American milers as part of a broader sustainability initiative
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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.
My Stories
How the World’s Most Famous Runner Promotes Nike’s Fastest Shoe
Beyond setting a world record in the Alphafly, Eliud Kipchoge is credited with helping to create the supershoe
How Alexi Pappas Reinvents Herself
The track star turned filmmaker turned ultrarunner reflects on her ever-evolving relationship with the sport
Kilian Jornet Won the Biggest Races and Launched His Own Apparel Brand
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
Why Twitter Is Good for the Running World
Between fan engagement and professional-athlete interaction, the beleaguered social network still offers plenty of upsides for a niche sport
Why the Fight Against Doping Is Tedious But Necessary
The complexity of doping rules in endurance sports can be alienating for fans. But what’s the alternative?
An Elegy for My Long-Lost Running Friends
Training alone can make you stronger, but there’s no substitute for the bond between you and your fellow runners
We Are in a Golden Age of Sprinting
The post–Usain Bolt era has delivered a bevy of thrilling performances
How to Make More People Fall in Love with Track and Field
There’s no sport whose feats of athletic brilliance are more accessible to the masses
Mo Farah Opens Up About His Tortured Past
A new documentary includes shocking new information about how track’s greatest distance runner came to the UK