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Axios
1 week ago
Running

Axios Finish Line: Why more people are running marathons

Marathon running is democratized and embraced by younger generations as a life milestone. [ more ]
The Atlantic
3 weeks ago
Running

The New Quarter-Life Crisis

Running a marathon is becoming a milestone for many young adults, seen as a pursuit for control and meaning amidst modern challenges. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Running

Hardest Geezer' Russ Cook enjoys a day off running after epic Africa journey

Russ Cook completed a 9,940-mile run along the entire length of Africa, raising over 700,000 for charity.
There is a dispute over whether Russ Cook is the first to run the length of Africa, with differing opinions on what technically constitutes the length of the continent. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Running

Kelvin Kiptum, Kenya's history-maker whose bright star shone all too briefly | Ben Bloom

Kelvin Kiptum trained rigorously without rest days, impacting his longevity in running.
The marathon world typically requires a gradual track to road transition, unlike Kiptum's rapid success. [ more ]
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