Behind her, Aliphine Tuliamuk and Nell Rojas run personal bests, but Bates was the only American woman in the top 10. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Boston Marathon
10 Years After the Boston Marathon Bombings, a Look Back
A decade out, updates on many of the day’s survivors and heroes. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Nell Rojas Once Again Claims Top American Spot in Boston
In her farewell year, Stephanie Bruce takes second U.S. spot; Olympic bronze medalist Molly Seidel dropped after the 15-mile mark. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Adrianne Haslet Takes on the Boston Marathon, With Shalane Flanagan in Support
The finish-line bombing survivor will finally have her chance to compete in the para athletics division—and her crew is an Olympic medalist. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Nell Rojas Returns to the Boston Marathon, With New Purpose
She’s been strengthening her quads, drilling the downhills—and using her running to call attention to causes. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
How One Man Wheeled Through the Boston Marathon Backward
A construction accident limited Harry McKinstry’s mobility—until he tried a new direction. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Jordan Hasay Aims for the Race She Was Born to Run
In this episode of #WeGotGoals, listen to professional distance runner Jordan Hasay on how she handles injuries and other obstacles, the value she places on rest and recovery, what she cooks for dinner, and how much she can deadlift (hint: WAY more than you’d think for a marathon runner). Listen on aSweatLife.com.
5 Things I Learned from This Year’s Boston Marathon—and a Past Champion
Sure, it’s now been more than a month, but I know I’ll be talking about this year’s Boston Marathon for the rest of my life. And, I had the chance to discuss it with 1968 champion Amby Burfoot, too. Read the full post for aSweatLife.com.
Boston Marathon Clarifies Policies on Transgender Runners
Athletes must compete under the same gender identity with which they qualified. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Kathrine Switzer Shares the Fearlessness of Running with Women Worldwide
Kathrine Switzer ran the Boston Marathon in 1967 under the initials K.V. Switzer, making history not just for female runners but for all women. Hear her story and what she’s fighting for today on the #WeGotGoals podcast.