After 26.1 miles, two athletes reversed roles. Jacob Vandenberg got out of his racing chair and pushed Brian McWilliams across the finish line. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
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Run All the Miles, Wear All This Swag
Sarah Marie Design Studio outfits customers with running-themed apparel and accessories. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
How a Health-Food Company Aims to Give Back to the Ultrarunners That Inspired It
Even the world’s most well-known barefoot runners sometimes wear sneakers. I found this out earlier this month, on an easy four-mile shakeout run the weekend before the Boston Marathon. The guest of honor was Tarahumara ultrarunning champion Miguel Lara, a member of the tribe from Mexico’s Copper Canyon made famous in Christopher McDougall’s “Born to Run.” Read the full post for aSweatLife.
No, Marathon Runners, You Don’t Have to Worry About Your Kidneys
Study finds evidence of short-term damage, but otherwise healthy runners likely have little cause for concern. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
10 Reasons You Should Watch “Boston”
It’s full of serious and silly moments from the marathon’s history, many of which changed the course of running. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
The Extreme Boston Marathon Ritual That Shows I’ve Completely Lost It
No detail is too small to practice. And that includes the bus ride out to the start. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Noah Droddy Is More Than Just a Cool Dude
The fan favorite goes from heartbreak to a breakthrough 10-mile performance. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
A Principal, Her Dad, a Marathon, and a Sweet Tale of Thanksgiving
An administrator at one of Philadelphia’s struggling schools sends a powerful message to her students about perseverance. Read the full story for Runner’s World.
Behind His Brother at the Finish Line, But Forever Ahead in One Category
Tom and Marty Huberty have 69 Twin Cities Marathon finishes between them—and a family legacy to continue. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Nurse Who Helped Save Marathoner: “Last Time I Saw Him He Was Dead”
Richard Sikorski will return to run Chicago with one of the “angels” who came to his aid during last year’s race. Read the full story for Runner’s World.