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Faith Kipyegon tries for breaking the 4-minute mile, but falls seconds short

12:18pm June 26, 2025

The three-time Olympic champion improved on her record time for a female runner in the one mile, set two years ago, but couldn't get under 4-minute mark.

Athletics - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 15

Can Faith Kipyegon break four minutes in the mile? Scientists say yes.

7:00am March 01, 2025

Faith Kipyegon, the fastest female miler in the world, could dip under 4 minutes with an extra boost from pacers.

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Arts

She ran the New York City Marathon drunk. And she'd do it again

2:35pm November 15, 2024

Justine Huang took as much food and drinks from spectators at the New York City Marathon as she could — and has no regrets.

A new generation of elite female runners embraces strength over thinness

7:00am August 08, 2024

by Maggie Mertens

As Olympic athletes break records in track & field this week, they're also busting myths about body size and running. This generation of female runners are fueling up for strength and stamina.

Health & Safety

No, running won’t make you infertile. 8 sexist myths women runners disproved

5:20pm June 22, 2024

by Maya Silver

For centuries, women weren't considered fast enough or strong enough to race. They've broken every barrier and disproved falsehoods about their fitness for the sport, in some cases outcompeting men.

Health & Safety

This physics professor ran 3,000 miles across America in record time

5:51pm November 10, 2023

by Megan Lim

Harvard professor Jenny Hoffman ran from San Francisco to New York City to beat the world record for fastest woman to run across America.

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A study of this champion's heart helped prove the benefits of exercise

5:00am September 23, 2023

by Paul Cuno-Booth

More than a 100 years ago, doctors thought that too much running or other vigorous activity could harm us. Marathoner Clarence DeMar proved them wrong.

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Cover of Running While Black byAlison Mariella Desir.

'Running While Black' tells a new story about who belongs in the sport

4:33pm November 16, 2022

by Beandrea July

In a new book, writer Alison Mariella Désir shares her journey into long distance running, reveals the hidden contributions of Black runners and calls for the sport to become more inclusive.

A woman stands before a photo of Raleigh shooting victim Susan Karnatz at a makeshift memorial.

Runners honor a Raleigh shooting victim by finishing her last run

3:00pm October 18, 2022

by The Associated Press

Susan Karnatz died 1.9 miles short of her 7-mile goal for the day she was killed. Now, runners across the globe are finishing the final leg of the run the 49-year-old never got to complete.

Allyson Felix announced on Instagram that she would retire after the 2022 season. She said she'd run this season in honor of women, and "for a better future for my daughter."

Sports

U.S. Olympian Allyson Felix says she'll retire after the 2022 season

11:12am April 15, 2022

by Deepa Shivaram

Felix, the most decorated U.S. track and field athlete in history, announced her decision on Instagram. The 36-year-old has won 11 Olympic medals over the course of her career.