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MIT researchers developed a running shoe that customizes itself to your unique running style through a clever physics trick. The shoe gets more comfortable with every step you take, bringing elite athlete performance to everyone.
Days before his 11th birthday, Queensland runner Rylan Wooster shattered two Australian records and set a state best at the Little Athletics championships. The Sunshine Coast student is balancing his meteoric rise in middle-distance running with dreams of playing professional AFL.
Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard has discovered that pushing his body through running directly fuels his songwriting genius. For two decades, the musician has used distance running to sharpen his creative edge and overcome mental blocks.
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe became the first person to officially break the two-hour marathon barrier, running 1:59:30 at the London Marathon. His historic achievement rewrites what humanity believed possible in long-distance running.
Tamara Scott went from marathon training to battling triple-negative breast cancer, and now she's crossing finish lines again. This May, she'll run Philadelphia's Broad Street Run as a powerful symbol of recovery.
Running more doesn't always mean running better. A physical therapist reveals why rest days might be the secret to becoming a stronger runner.
New research proves running doesn't cause knee arthritis, and inspiring women in their 70s and 80s are living proof that you can lace up at any age. The old "running ruins your knees" warning? Doctors say it's time to retire that myth.
Two years after breaking her neck in a crash, Savannah Wild is attempting a Guinness World Record for the fastest 50-kilometer barefoot run. The Kelowna ultra-endurance athlete was told her athletic career was over, but she's proving everyone wrong on May 18.
Elizabeth Obih-Frank was diagnosed with a rare inflammatory disease at 22 that destroyed nearly half her lung capacity. Now 66, she's completed 14 marathons using a simple run-walk method that rebuilt her endurance one interval at a time. ##
Scottish runner Josh Kerr just broke one of track and field's most legendary records, running a mile in 3:42.66 to beat a mark that stood for nearly three decades. His achievement marks a new era for British middle-distance running and showcases how modern technology is helping athletes reach once-impossible goals.
A superhero-themed race in Midland, Texas invites families to run in costume while raising funds for foster children. The September 19 event offers three distances and supports One Accord for Kids' mission across the Permian Basin.
A certified running coach created a custom training program to help women 40 and up start running safely, even if they haven't exercised in years. The plan combines gentle cardio progression with strength training to protect joints and build endurance.
Running clubs have surged worldwide as people trade competition for community, with membership jumping 25% since the pandemic began. What started as solo runs during lockdown has blossomed into a global movement connecting millions through movement and friendship.
When a doctor warned 56-year-old Sushila Thapa she'd need knee replacement surgery, she laced up running shoes instead. Today, she and her husband Tara run daily marathons, proving it's never too late to reclaim your health.
El Houcine El Azzaoui just conquered one of the toughest challenges in endurance sports, setting a new world record in the 53-kilometer mountain running race. The Moroccan athlete's achievement puts his country firmly on the map in one of running's most demanding disciplines.
Olympic champion Sonia O'Sullivan is sprint training to see if she can match marathon world record pace. Her playful challenge is inspiring distance runners everywhere to rediscover the pure fun of speed.
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe just became the first person ever to officially run a marathon in under two hours, finishing in 1:59:30 at the London Marathon. President William Ruto welcomed him home as a hero for pushing the boundaries of what humans can achieve. #
Mexico leads the world in running participation, with 24% of people hitting the pavement regularly. The accessible sport is changing lives across economic levels in a country where you don't need a gym membership to get moving.
A British teacher is attempting to set a world record by running the Manchester Marathon in a saree, hoping to prove women can exercise in any clothing they choose. Madhusmita Jena aims to finish in under three hours and 50 minutes while inspiring women worldwide to prioritize their wellbeing.
A teacher from Stockport just shattered the world record for fastest marathon in a sari, and her bold run is inspiring South Asian women across the UK to lace up their running shoes. Madhusmita Jena didn't just beat the old record—she obliterated it.
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