In the middle of one of the country’s most closely watched mayoral races, New York State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani has something on his résumé that sets him apart from the field: two New York City Marathons. Mamdani, 33, who currently represents Astoria in the State Assembly, made headlines last week when he defeated former … Read more
COROS, the GPS watch brand beloved by endurance athletes, is now facing a massive security crisis after a German researcher publicly disclosed eight vulnerabilities that give attackers near-total access to both the company’s watches and users’ personal accounts. The vulnerabilities, first discovered in March by cybersecurity expert Moritz Abrell of SySS GmbH, impact all COROS … Read more
As a running coach, I can confidently say that sprinting is one of the most versatile and effective tools in any runner’s training toolbox. Unlike some types of workouts that require constant caution or fine-tuning, sprinting—when done with proper form and recovery—offers benefits that apply across all experience levels and goals. Whether you’re sprinting to … Read more
No matter your pace, whether you’re chasing a sub-10-minute mile or flying through the distance in under five, most runners feel a pull toward unlocking their fastest possible mile. It’s a universal benchmark of speed, grit, and progress. That’s why the history and progression of the fastest mile times ever recorded isn’t just fascinating—it’s deeply … Read more
I’m about to show you what I think are the five best supershoes that have come out this year. They’re light, they’re flashy, and they’re almost guaranteed to make you faster. So let’s get into it. We tested a lot of shoes before coming up with a top five. To be featured on this list, … Read more
Australian ultrarunner Phil Gore has shattered the Backyard Ultra world record with a 119-lap performance at the Dead Cow Gully Backyard Ultra in Queensland, Australia, covering nearly 800 kilometers over five continuous days. The race, notorious for its grueling one-loop-per-hour format, ended early last Thursday when New Zealand’s Sam Harvey was forced to withdraw after … Read more
The 52nd Western States Endurance Run brought the heat in more ways than one. With temperatures soaring into the 30s Celsius (80s and 90s Fahrenheit) and humidity hanging over the canyons of California’s Sierra Nevada, it was a brutal year for the world’s oldest 100-mile trail race. But that didn’t stop two Americans, Caleb Olson … Read more
When Faith Kipyegon crossed the finish line in her much-anticipated mile attempt at Nike’s Breaking4 event in Paris, the broadcast clock showed 4:06.91. Moments later, the official time was updated across screens, announcers, and press materials to 4:06.42, a drop of nearly half a second that has since drawn criticism and questioning from coaches, analysts, … Read more
Faith Kipyegon’s Breaking4 one-mile race Thursday evening in Paris was widely termed a “moonshot.” Wrong. It was a crapshoot. When aerospace engineers aim at the moon, they know what they’re doing. They’ve tested and practiced every aspect of their quest. That can’t be said of Breaking4, at least not to judge from what little Nike … Read more
Faith Kipyegon isn’t easing up after her attempt at breaking the four-minute mile. Just a day after unofficially breaking her own mile world record, running 4:06.42 at Nike’s Breaking4 event in Paris, the Kenyan star has announced she’ll target her own 1,500m world record at next weekend’s Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon. The back-to-back efforts, … Read more
The TCS Sydney Marathon has unveiled a star-studded women’s elite field for its 2025 edition, marking what organizers are calling the most competitive lineup of international and domestic female marathoners ever assembled in Australia. Headlining the race is four-time Olympic medallist and reigning Olympic marathon champion Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands. Hassan, who burst onto … Read more
Overtraining is a real risk for runners, whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a weekend warrior. Balancing running with work, family, and life often tempts us to prioritize high-intensity workouts over slower, foundational runs. But consistently pushing hard without proper recovery can leave your body depleted and lead to overtraining. Overtraining occurs when physical stress … Read more
So, you’ve caught the running bug and have set your sights on training for a marathon—congratulations! Running an entire marathon without stopping can seem very overwhelming, but fear not. The Jeff Galloway walk-run method provides a powerful strategy for turning your marathon dream into reality. The entire premise is that no requirement states you must run … Read more
Faith Kipyegon fell just short of the four-minute mile Thursday night at Nike’s Breaking4 showcase in Paris, finishing in 4:06.42 on a night that still, unofficially, marked the fastest performances ever recorded by a woman over the distance. Held at Stade Charléty, the same track where she set world records in the 1500m and 5000m, … Read more
Our staff provide live coverage of Nike’s Breaking4, where Faith Kipyegon will attempt to become the first woman to run a sub 4-minute mile. Watch the live stream here and follow our moment-by-moment updates and insights from trackside in Paris. Coverage begins Sunday, April 27, 8:30 a.m. London time (3:30 p.m. ET)
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