Viewfinder: An American Takes First at the Boston Marathon
Desiree Linden approaches the 24 mile marker of the 2018 Boston Marathon on April 16th, 2018, in Brookline, Massachusetts. Linden was the first American to win the race in 33 years.
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The Bizarre Odyssey of the Barkley Marathons
Inside the legendary ultra challenge, which reminds us why it's good for runners to face defeat every once in a while.
Viewfinder: Running With Father Christmas
Runners dressed in Father Christmas costumes arrive to take part in the annual five kilometer Santa Dash in Liverpool, England, on December 3rd, 2017.
Running a Half-Marathon in One of the World's Most Polluted Cities
In New Delhi, a group of runners used an assortment of gear to run a race through an air quality crisis that blanketed the city in smog.
Who Runs 100 Miles?
Ultramarathon running draws a particular type of athlete—one who has plenty of free time, doesn't mind pain, and is also white.
Run Faster, Less Cancer?
Researchers find a link between intense exercise and a reduced risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Run Fast, Die Young?
A 12-year survey finds that those with strenuous workouts die at the same rate as couch potatoes.
Expert Advice on Running a Marathon
Hayley Birch collects some tips on nutrition, training, psychology, and more.
Guinea Pig for a Day in a Biomechanics Laboratory
Hayley Birch takes marathon training to an extreme level.
Top 10 Tips for a First-Time Marathon Runner
Hayley Birch’s advice for anyone tackling their first 26.2 miles.
Using the Power of Science to Tackle a Marathon
Hayley Birch subjects herself to a slew of tests in order to determine whether she—or anyone else—was born to run, and to improve her performance. Can she beat her target time?
Running a Marathon Takes Guts, but They Better Behave
The power of dietary rituals on the streets of Boston.
Study: Aerobic Exercise Helps Boost Mindfulness
German researchers report men who took up running got an additional benefit: The ability to better stay focused in the present moment.
The Seduction of Addiction: A Runner’s Confession
The psychological literature on exercise addiction can be confusing, but maybe that’s because we’re focusing too much on pathologizing the wrong thing.
An Alternative to Marathons, Which Are Stupid
Marathons are generally bad for your health, and the training takes up so much time. Try cutting them in half.
Is Strava Taking All of the Joy Out of Running?
Why you shouldn't be so focused on the final numbers.
Are Soccer Players Not Running Enough?
The headline of a recent study would suggest they're not, but the professor who led the study says otherwise.
Will Seltzer Hydrate Me?
An in-depth investigation into the replenishing powers of carbonated water.
Can Haile Gebrselassie Become Ethiopia's Best Politician?
Arguably the greatest long-distance runner ever, Haile Gebrselassie is now aiming for a spot in Ethiopia's parliament.
Just Keep Running: On the Boston Marathon and Resiliency of Runners
Pacific Standard President P. Steven Ainsley, a marathoner and former publisher of The Boston Globe, reflects on the resiliency of runners—and of the people of Boston.