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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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. ##
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.
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.
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.
Residents across Mawogola County in Uganda laced up their running shoes for the annual Kabaka Birthday Run, turning a royal celebration into a powerful movement against HIV/AIDS. The community event brought together local leaders and everyday citizens to raise awareness and strengthen prevention efforts.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham became the first sitting UK prime minister to run the Great North Run, completing the half marathon to raise funds for homelessness charity Changing Lives. He also donated 15% of his first month's salary to the cause as part of his pledge to share his earnings with charities monthly.
Down three home runs with one swing left, Jordan Walker did the impossible: he homered on his final six swings to stun Philadelphia and become the Cardinals' first-ever Home Run Derby champion. The 2026 Derby delivered one of the most thrilling comebacks in the event's 41-year history.
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.
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.
After research showed half of female runners face harassment, Sydney is hosting safe, coached nighttime track events exclusively for women. The NSW program gets $500K to help women reclaim running after dark.
A self-proclaimed running hater transformed her relationship with the sport by committing to just one mile a day for 30 days. Her journey from dreading every step to discovering unexpected benefits shows how small, consistent actions can reshape our relationship with fitness.
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