1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1155+ words) At this week’s world championship, the women’s record holder who once feared a 5K will try to top her own 144-hour distance – and beat the US men’s mark While many teachers head back to school this week, middle-school math teacher Megan…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (860+ words) DNF stands for ‘did not finish’ – the acronym no ultrarunner wants assigned to their race result. For amateurs, DNFing is loaded with emotion – but attrition rates are extremely common Inside the checkpoint, soaked runners and their besieged crew were crowded…...

2+ week, 8+ hour ago   (500+ words) Guardian journalism is independent. We earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. If you want to minimize foot pain and keep all your toenails, let this guidance carry you to the finish line Each…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (516+ words) Readers respond to an article in which Ioan Marc Jones describes overcoming his hatred of runningI loved Ioan Marc Jones’s article because it’s an honest reflection of the struggle of getting into running when you need exercise but don’t necessarily…...