The Marathon World Record Holder the World Forgot
Two weeks after Kathrine Switzer made headlines at Boston in 1967, 13-year-old Maureen Mancuso quietly shattered the women's world record. Few people noticed.
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Race Week Anxiety? You're Not Alone
As Boston looms, so do the fears that haunt every marathoner
Boston Marathon Course Analysis
The hills and weather are two of the biggest factors to consider when preparing to run the Boston Marathon.
Running Wisdom from 100-Year-Old Champions
Record holders Orville Rogers and Julia Hawkins know how to keep the running flame alive
One Man's Pointless Attempt to Rule a Strava Segment
One writer sacrificed (not even close to) everything to get to the top of the leaderboard
How Pro Runner Katie Mackey Got Out of Her Head
She just made her first national team—after 13 failed attempts
What You Say Matters: How To Cheer For Runners Like A Pro
There are certain things spectators can say (or not say) to make us love them even more.
10 Irresistible 80s Pop Hits To Help You Pick Up The Pace
#TBT all day, every day with this playlist.
A Brief History of the Sub-4-Minute Mile
Another high schooler just went under four, which inspired us to trace the milestone's roots, starting with Roger Bannister
Why I Run in Prison
Rahsaan Thomas is incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison, where he found running while serving a life sentence