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After a career that brought numerous national titles and American records, she will continue on as a professional coach for the Bowerman Track Club
Brigid Kosgei just ran 2:14 in Chicago—but she believes a woman can run sub-2:10.
Performing under unprecedented pressure, the Kenyan became the first human to run a marathon in under two hours
Their coach might have been sanctioned, but Nike Oregon Project runners are slated to compete this weekend
For years, the Oregon Project coach pushed the boundaries of what was allowed. Now, it has finally caught up to him.
Distance running’s G.O.A.T. is unpredictable and flawed. Just like the rest of us.
As John Carlos and Tommie Smith are about to be inducted in the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, others face punishment for similar acts.
The OSR10K in New York City is setting the standard for unsanctioned racing
The IAAF World Championships are happening when the season should already be over
Unsurprisingly, the implications of this debate ripple far beyond the sport
By offering minimal prize money, the sport’s most prestigious race might be excluding the best runners
Yes, raw speed helps. But it isn’t everything.
This weekend, the world’s best mountain runner sets his sights on Pikes Peak
We tested three new kicks that incorporate the controversial feature
Is this the end of her career as an 800-meter runner?
Following months of uncertainty, the most exciting marathon on U.S. soil has been upgraded to “Gold Label” status. Here’s what that means.
With their unsanctioned events, OSR offers a slice of vanishing New York
After years in the doghouse, the country’s most talented running team seems to be looking to reinvent itself
If he cheated, he deserved to be disqualified, but the bullying crossed a line
After spending days in the Arctic wilderness, running 100 miles on trail is a piece of cake
The elite marathoner wants you to know that trail runners deserve our respect
Now you can pay to take a midday snooze. Here's what you get for your money.
An inspiration for many, Grunewald showed that it was okay to struggle
The history of the oldest women’s-only race is the story of progress, but also of missed opportunities
In 'Running to the Edge,' a new book by New York Times sports editor Matthew Futterman, we learn the fascinating backstory of Bob Larsen, the man who coached Meb to glory
Switzerland’s supreme court has suspended the IAAF’s testosterone regulations
When you’re in your fourth decade, you’re still young enough to run a personal best. But it’s also the beginning of the end.
You might not like his style, but Sir Mo gives his sport some much-needed attitude
Alysia Montaño’s story is yet another reminder of how contracted endurance athletes often have to choose between having a career and a life
After vanquishing all his human competition, the world’s best marathoner will again take on the clock
After cruising to victory in Doha, Caster Semenya’s athletic future is up in the air
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has decided in favor of “necessary discrimination”
The media needs to get better at “personalizing” the best runners on the planet
Why the top American in Monday’s Boston Marathon is all about training transparency
After a string of injuries, Jordan Hasay and Dathan Ritzenhein are itching to race again
No external flourish can match the thrill of pushing your body to its limit
In his new animated feature, Chris Butler adds a contemporary twist to an old-fashioned tale
The IAAF’s decision to phase out the 5k isn’t necessarily bad, and the pro running landscape needs to evolve all around.
If Belay Tilahun was good enough to win the country’s most prestigious half marathon, why wasn’t he listed in the elite field?
The new running standards are ridiculously complex. Here's what that means.
The IAAF is worried about “losing the next generation of female athletes.” Here's a breakdown of both sides of the debate.
What’s worse than missing a world record by one-hundredth of a second?
If a pro runner gets hurt during competition, should meet organizers foot the bill?
Thanks to its dominant women’s squad, the BTC has supplanted the Oregon Project
In advance of her marathon debut, we spoke to Sisson about racing, recovery, and what it’s like to have Molly Huddle as a training partner
In the age of specialization, it’s refreshing to see a big name get outside his comfort zone
2019 has already been an eventful year in doping news. If the Olympics don’t care about clean athletes, why should we care about the Olympics?
More fat shoes, farewell to Flanagan, and the continued dominance of Kipchoge
We asked some of most prominent experts what to expect in the coming year
Catching up with the newly-crowned 24-hour racing champion
A wave of psychotherapists are treating patients by running with them
The race is a celebration of the amateur athlete
Turkey Trots are huge and runners like beer
As the Camp Fire continues to devastate Northern California, the canceled North Face Endurance Challenge provided an opportunity for runners to do some good, and gain some perspective
When you run a race you haven’t registered for, you’re taking the easy way out
A friendly reminder that a 2:10 marathon is actually still pretty hard
The world’s biggest marathon is more than just a race. It offers the illusion of unity.
At Big’s Backyard, you never know how long the race is going to last, because there is no finish line
After 18 years of putting on the marathon show, race director Peter Ciaccia is ready to move on
What do your $250 sneakers say about you?
Apparel and accessories to get you through your chilliest runs
Jakob Ingebrigtsen became a “professional” runner as a child. Is that a recipe for future success?
After years of being the bad guy, athletics’ international governing body is in a unique position to defend what’s right.
He’ll win anyway, but we should also hope that Eliud "Boss Man" Kipchoge runs a world record
Our running columnist is an expert in the track and road running scenes, but the ultra world isn’t exactly his beat. He dove in head first at UTMB.
The best runs, rides, climbs, and places to refuel in the city of eternal summer
This time, the globetrotting ultrarunner is keeping things local
After becoming the first American woman to win the New York Marathon in 40 years, Flanagan is coming back to defend her title
With two years until the Tokyo Olympics, organizers are preparing for what could be a brutally warm race
What if you don’t do it to stay healthy, but to stay sane?
American sprinting, Shelby Houlihan, Caster Semenya. The list goes on.
South African Caster Semenya will challenge the new rule in court, while the science looks a little shaky
They might seem arbitrary, but benchmarks help define the sport
Elite runners often compete in shoe prototypes. Should the practice be banned?
Jim Walmsley’s Western States run was remarkable. But how does it stack up against these other extreme distance running feats?