The 2004 bronze medalist on watching records fall, setting new goals, and joking with Kipchoge. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Deena Kastor Already Has an Olympic Medal—Here’s Why Her Latest Hardware Means So Much
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Peace Runners 773 Brings a Movement of Movement to Chicago’s West Side
The up-and-coming group is part of a groundswell of new running crews across the city—and has 11 members running Sunday’s Chicago Marathon. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Will Emily Sisson Try for the American Record at the Chicago Marathon?
She already holds the half marathon record. Here’s what she says about her goals for October 9. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
He Almost Died Training for NYCM—Now, He’s Running His Third Major Marathon in Chicago
Jeff Kaplan couldn’t walk or talk after a driver hit him. Three years and three brain surgeries later, he’s rebuilt himself stronger. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Galen Rupp Is Back in Chicago and Ready for Redemption
He clears the air about that scuffle with Eliud Kipchoge in Sapporo—and says the past six weeks have gone much better than his Olympic buildup. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
This Breast Cancer Survivor Is Running the Chicago Marathon—and So Is Her Oncologist
Lindsay Hawker, who went through four surgeries and 15 months of chemo, is ready to tackle her second 26.2. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
After a Spring of Injury and Illness, Keira D’Amato Returns to the Roads This Fall
She had to sit out the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in June, but now she’s back to race the Chicago Marathon. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
This Mom Lost Her Son to Suicide; Now, She’s Running to Make a Difference
Dana Henderson logs miles to find her strength—and raises funds in support of suicide prevention as she prepares for the Chicago Marathon. Read the full story for Women’s Running.
9 Inspiring Moments From the Chicago Marathon That Will Motivate You to Go 26.2
A 21-year-old shed half his bodyweight on his journey to better health, while an astrophysicist calculated her way to a PR. Read the full article (co-written with Andrew Dawson) for Runner’s World.
In Chicago, a PR Day for American Men
With the help of cool weather, boisterous crowds, and a fast course, four U.S. men ran under 2:11 and six placed in the top 15. Read the full article for Runner’s World.