she was 17th overall and almost 34 minutes ahead of the second-place woman - she's been a world-class athlete in other sports nearly her entire life. At 33 years old, she's won world championship titles in six different sports, ranging from skyrunning to ski orienteering to snowrunning, and is currently tied for the most successful foot orienteer with 23 world titles, 11 of them won consecutively.
One of the most common complaints of trail runners using treadmills for year-round training is the lack of realistic pacing and real-world terrain simulation. This discomfort runs so deep that many refer to the devices as "dreadmills" when forced to jog indoors due to gnarly winter weather. Thankfully, the legendary cycling brand Wahoo is revolutionizing the running space with its high-tech , now 25% off through December 1.
Running in bad socks sucks. If clocking up more than 65 marathons and 20 ultras, and plodding most of the way across Europe has taught me one thing, it is this: A runner is only as happy as his or her feet. You can drop hundreds of bucks on the best running shoes, but if you stick your foot into an old gym sock, you still risk ending up with blisters.
Comfort is a luxury that many with narrow or "regular" feet take for granted. People with wide feet have a much smaller selection of shoes to choose from, and they'll tell you that a lot of wide-fitting shoes still miss the mark even after incorporating special sizes, stretchy materials, and adjustable closures. The feature they say actually matters the most is the one brands often overlook-shape.
From running with his father, with whom he had a seemingly difficult and complex relationship, to using running to navigate recovery from thyroid cancer, to diving deep into training with Nike to try to run the Chicago Marathon in a new personal best at the age of 44, Thompson explores how this simple sport has driven, dictated, and helped him navigate the bigger questions in life.
SF Parkour hosts a free Beginner's Parkour Class at noon on the second Saturday of each month. It is geared towards first timers and lasts 1.5 hours. Location: Each month the location rotates through Sunnyvale, UC Berkeley and the Embarcadero in SF. Please check the SF Parkour Facebook page to make sure you have the right date and location before heading out.
On Sunday, Nov. 2, thousands of Queens locals and spectators lined the streets of Long Island City with electrifying enthusiasm and spirited cheers for the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon. The sound of cowbells, stadium horns and rhythmic beats from Fogo Azul NYC energized the atmosphere, offering a much-needed boost to marathoners ahead of the Queensboro Bridge - one of the most physically challenging sections of the race.
Doylestown, Pa -- Zach Peckman is 16 years old and already making a name for himself in the international jump rope community. Peckman, who specializes in the speed category, remembers becoming fascinated with jump rope as a small child. He joined the Zero Gravity Jump Rope Team and practices frequently at the Doylestown YMCA. Peckman recently took his talents to the 2025 American Jump Rope Federation National Championship in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
The location served as the starting point for Urban Iron, the latest addition to a bustling category of hybrid racing events that combine running with functional fitness. To overstate the current popularity of these types of events is almost as difficult as completing a hybrid race itself. While Urban Iron participants laced up at the Brooklyn dealership, 250 like-minded athletes toed a different starting line halfway across the country, ready to kick the tires of LIFE TIME's inaugural LT Games in Minneapolis.
Dower ran 13:31 on trails for 100 miles. She won by almost a full hour, and it was way up on Camille Herron's old 14:03 course record from 2021. The time makes Dower the second-fastest North American woman over 100 miles ever, and the win also offers an automatic entry back into Western States in 2026 for a redemption run.
Many of us take up running for bragging rights. Yes, it improves cardiovascular fitness and yes, it can help people reach health goals and lose weight, and contribute to better mental health and all of that good stuff. But it also allows you to be a little smug. Bonus smug points if you are fond of a run in the mornings.
George Gallego has never accepted limits. The American paratriathlete and entrepreneur turned his accident that left him paralyzed into a lifelong mission to empower others. He is the founder of the Axis Project, a fitness community space he built with his own hands. Now, as the space prepares to close its doors on Oct. 31, he is racing to secure funding for a new location and keep his mission alive.
The Nike Vomero Premium is a comfortable but heavy luxury trainer that's only suitable for recovery runs. While its 55 mm midsole is very plush and excellent at absorbing impact, it doesn't quite feel special or unique enough to warrant its $230 price. I enjoy running in the Vomero Premium but it's not a shoe that's worthy of its mega hype, especially considering it's only suitable for very slow paces due to its extreme weight.
The Structure 26 is Nike's most popular stability focused running shoe, hence the name. But it's not just a stable shoe, it also offers the right amount of cushioning and energy return. This shoe looks nothing like the previous model, with improvements abound. The new ReactX Foam is utilized throughout its midsole. Noticeable padding additions in the tongue and around the heel improve the comfort and allow for secured lockdown without rubbing or discomfort. The visible midfoot support system is also an obvious feature you can't miss.
Here's the task. I want to create a class to represent a track and field event held in a competition. This entry allows you to enter the raw results as reported by the officials-the athlete's bib number and the time they clocked in a race. It then computes the event's full results. There's more we could add to make this class more complete. But I won't. You can create a list of athletes that are competing in the track and field meeting:
There's a Japanese saying called "Hiyaku-teki Hatten" which translates to "Leap-like development". This is a perfectly fitting term to describe Mizuno's progress in performance running over the past 2 years. I can remember my first time running in the Wave Rider 22 many years ago and feeling so underwhelmed by the experience. Mizuno has now been transformed from a traditional, boring brand into an innovative, futuristic one that has unique offerings you can get excited about.
When Nina Engelhard, clad in her Team Germany singlet, arm warmers, and shorts, crested the final rise of the 2025 World Mountain Running Championships Uphill race in the lead and crossed the finish line 26 seconds ahead of second-place Susanna Saapunki of Finland, there were admittedly a few whispers amongst the gathered crowd, including myself, asking, "Who is that?" The race was part of the four-day 2025 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships, held in Canfranc, Spain,
Now in its 44th edition, the 26.2-mile race attracts elite athletes, club runners, first-time marathoners, wheelchair participants, and charity fundraisers, making it one of the country's most iconic mass participation events. Here's a guide for those involved in the race and the spectators coming along to support. Is there still time to sign up? The marathon is sold out, with all entries now closed.
This year's edition of the race that started the backyard ultramarathon craze, the 2025 Big Dog's Backyard Ultra, saw Sarah Perry of the U.K. set a new women's record of 95 "yards," totaling 395.8 miles (637.0 kilometers). Perry exceeded the prior women's record of 87 yards, or 362 miles (583.3 kilometers), which was set by Megan Eckert (U.S.) at last year's Big Dog's Backyard Ultra, by eight laps, or 33.3 miles (53.6 kilometers).
