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David Roche sprays a bottle of champagne after winning the Leadville 100

Interviews

How David Roche Nearly Ran His Dick Off And Maybe Changed Ultrarunning In The Process

Amy Cragg from Portland, Oregon, celebrates at the finish line after winning the US Women's Marathon Olympic Team Trials with a time of 2:28:27 in Los Angeles, California on February 13, 2016. Highlighted Joanna Zeiger behind her, who finished last, the image is a GIF and zooms into her

Olympics

At The Olympic Trials Marathon, DFL Means Pain Over Regret

Marathon running holding a Palestinian flag

How Four Marathoners Organized A Ceasefire Protest From Across The Country

A runner (2nd R) looks at his watch as he stands at the start line during the 2015 Shanghai International Marathon in Shanghai on November 8, 2015. Shanghai marathon kicked off in the morning of November 8, with 35,000 runners starting their race from the Bund, local media reported.

Negative Splits

Embrace The Second-Dumbest Running Watch You Can Find

Nick Bawden's cleats advertising Operation Underground Railroad

Which NFL Players Are Supporting Sketchy Anti-Trafficking Organizations With Their Shoes?

A white man in running gear clutching his right quad while laying on the sidewalk.

‘Limits’ Is Funnier Than Any Movie About Running Has A Right To Be

Kelvin Kiptum celebrates after winning the Chicago Marathon

Freak Athletes And Freakier Technology Have Tamed The Marathon

Sha'Carri Richardson celebrates her 100-meter final win at the 2023 track and field world championships.