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I Won the 1968 Boston Marathon. And Ran Many More. After the Bombs, Everything Changed
I Won the 1968 Boston Marathon. And Ran Many More. After the Bombs, Everything Changed
There’s a time to run for the win. And a time to realize that other things are more important.
Amby Burfoot
Apr 10
Running Near Cemeteries
Running Near Cemeteries
Why running next to death makes me feel alive
Hannah Belles
Feb 3
The Human Odometer. How Far Can We Run?
The Human Odometer. How Far Can We Run?
With a good wind, the best of health and an immortal mindset how far could someone run in a lifetime?
Robert Kett
Mar 8
Running Was My Lifeline Until it nearly Killed Me
Running Was My Lifeline Until it nearly Killed Me
After growing up in a home where I was never noticed or praised no matter how perfect or accomplished I was — -running — and running fast…
Kate Mihevc Edwards
Apr 3
Run Downhills to Boost Performance.
Run Downhills to Boost Performance.
PLUS>>> 6 proven steps to a successful comeback. It looks like 90 is the new 50. Exercise can reduce effects of bad sleep. Little evidence…
Amby Burfoot
Apr 6
Footwear & Running Biomechanics: Injury Prevention & Performance
Footwear & Running Biomechanics: Injury Prevention & Performance
Unraveling the impact of footwear constructions on running biomechanics
The Running Physio
Apr 10
What Runners Can Learn From Chemistry
What Runners Can Learn From Chemistry
What is limiting my running Performance?
Arthur Herbout
Jan 27
5 Lessons from Running to Better Manage Your Team
5 Lessons from Running to Better Manage Your Team
Even this individual sport can inform how we lead a group.
Piper Hendricks
Mar 27
Running and the Art of Rest
Running and the Art of Rest
This morning, sleeping in was an act of rebellion.
Hannah Belles
Jan 21
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What Does It Mean To Be The Goat?
What Does It Mean To Be The Goat?
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Anne the Vegan
Mar 16
I’m A Runner Getting Past The Running
I’m A Runner Getting Past The Running
Moving into a flow state
Joe Dudak
Apr 12
How I Learned to Slow Down at the Speed Clinic
How I Learned to Slow Down at the Speed Clinic
I had to have been the only person to actually get slower at the Speed Clinic — a six-week training program sponsored by the local running…
Peter J. Stavros
Mar 27
How Strava helped me improve my relationship with Medium
How Strava helped me improve my relationship with Medium
The objective of this article is not to analyze the virtues of Strava as an application to record or analyze physical activity performance…
Pablo Pereyra
Mar 9, 2019
Yes, You Can Lose Weight Running
Yes, You Can Lose Weight Running
How I lost 65 pounds by outrunning my bad diet -and finding a better life
Kate Salina
Jun 27, 2020
You Need to Train With ‘Bad Form’ to Build Bulletproof Knees
You Need to Train With ‘Bad Form’ to Build Bulletproof Knees
We’re scared to go over our toes and it’s costing us
David Liira, Kin.
Jan 29, 2021
6 Ways That Running Can Change Your Life
6 Ways That Running Can Change Your Life
What if there was one thing that you could do that could change your life?
Drew Morrison
Feb 28
4 Reasons Why Running Is Better for You Than Cycling
4 Reasons Why Running Is Better for You Than Cycling
I know this is bound to stir up some controversy. I think recreational running is better for you than recreational cycling.
The Running Physio
Jul 18, 2020
Why I’m So Glad I Cut My Run Short Today
Why I’m So Glad I Cut My Run Short Today
In a couple weeks, I’m running my first 5K in years.
Sophia Metrakos
Nov 8, 2022
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