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Recovery Runs Require a Very Easy Pace—Here’s Why
Samantha Watson, an 800-meter ace, will compete in the U.S. indoor championships this weekend.
The Navajo Are Still Here—and He Ran 330 Miles to Prove It
In 1864, the U.S. Army forced 10,000 Navajo to march through the desert to internment. Edison Eskeets retraced the steps of his people.
71-Year-Old Sets Blazing Fast Mile World Record—on Low Mileage
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Legendary Cross-Country Coach Joe Newton Dies at 88
The veteran coach at York High School in Elmhurst, Illinois, built a dynasty with a caring approach to athletes.
High School Phenom Smashes Records—While Coach Tries to Keep Pressure Off
Katelyn Tuohy, a sophomore at North Rockland High School in New York, has been winning by astonishing margins this cross-country season.
“They’re Running in Our Neighborhood!” Alabama 5K Gets Community Moving Toward a Healthier Future
Birmingham’s 5K At The Junction is helping inspire active lifestyles.
Tennessee Dad Takes the Hard Road to His Fifth-Straight Nashville Marathon Win
Scott Wietecha started the year 20 pounds above his racing weight before getting back into shape.
Man Sets Longest Known Streak for Daily Sub-5:00 Miles
Patrick McGregor hits 105, and he’s not done yet.
A Crazy Speed Streak: Man Going for a Sub-5:00 Mile 105 Days in a Row
Pat McGregor is trying to go at least one day longer than the streak his high school coach established in 1979.
Six Marathons, Six Impressive Times for Age-Group Champion
Fred Zalokar won the 55–59 division in Tokyo, completing a World Marathon Majors quest that began in 2010.
Kathryn Martin Runs Blazing Fast Mile at Age 65
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Greatest College Athlete of All Time? Cheserek Has 17 National Titles
The University of Oregon senior has climbed to second on the list of collegiate champions.
New York Teen Breaks 43-Year-Old Record Held by Mary Decker
Samantha Watson, an 800-meter ace, will compete in the U.S. indoor championships this weekend.
90-Year-Old Knows the Gratulation of a Good Race
Dorothy Joy kept an aggressive walking pace at the Surf City Half Marathon.
Tributes for Oklahoma Educator and Runner Killed By Car
Oct 18, 2016.
Where Running Shoes Go Out on a Limb
Trainers hang from the trees in Terre Haute, Indiana, an arboreal monument to cross-country careers.
8 Things to Know About the Surprise Women’s College Cross-Country Champion
Yes, Karissa Schweizer does work on her finishing kick, which propelled her to an upset national title.
Cheserek Is Upset in Bid for Fourth Cross-Country Title
Patrick Tiernan of Villanova wins the men’s individual race; Northern Arizona takes the team title.
Two Surprise Finishes at the Women’s NCAA Cross-Country Championships
Karissa Schweizer, a Missouri junior, wins the individual title, while the University of Oregon wins the team crown by one point.
NCAA Cross-Country Championships: 5 Things to Watch
University of Oregon senior Edward Cheserek goes for an unprecedented fourth-straight national cross-country title.
A Legendary Coach Says Goodbye to His Team After 57 Years
Joe Newton, 87, looks back on the great wins and the other coaches who inspired him while he led the boys cross-country program at York High School in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Is This the Toughest Job in College Running?
Recruiting athletes to Iowa Central Community College is not an easy task, but coach Dee Brown has built top men’s and women’s cross-country teams.
Why Everyone Is Curious About Molly Huddle’s Marathon Debut
Her best times at shorter distances are almost exactly the same as those of Deena Kastor and Shalane Flanagan.
Erin Finn: “The Highs Mean More When You’ve Been at the Bottom”
The Michigan senior talks about rebounding from disappointment, her future, and making a run at the NCAA cross country title.
A Remarkable Masters Marathon Record, in the Most Painful Way Possible
Brian Pilcher, 60, runs 2:42:42 in Chicago, but he’s still questioning why he can’t pace himself better.
Kentucky Running Community Mourns the Loss of Trinity Gay
Nov 17, 2016.
One 5K Race Yields Four American Masters Records
Blazing fast times are run by athletes over 40, including 80-year-old Libby James, who averaged 8:07 pace.
Ed Temple, Pioneering Women’s Track Coach, Dies at 89
He led the women’s program at Tennessee State University for 44 years and guided Wilma Rudolph to three golds at the 1960 Olympics.
Colorado High School Mourns Death of Cross-Country Captain
Brandon Ries, a senior at Peak to Peak Charter School, is remembered for his humanity and athletic and academic excellence.
Small School Runner Out to Prove He Can Race With the Best
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6 Races to Watch at the NCAA Outdoor Championships
Oregon’s Edward Cheserek is seeking his 12th and 13th individual titles, but they’re by no means guaranteed.
This Is Track? Meet Brings Athletes Close to Fans in Atlanta
The American Track League Series offers cheerleaders, live music, live TV, and opportunities for spectators to get close to pro runners.