Here’s what their stories can teach you about prevention, warning signs, and fast action when help is needed. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
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5 Lessons Allie Kieffer Learned After a Tough Year
A DNF at the NYC Marathon and a new injury afterward have added to her challenges—but she’s determined to overcome them. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
How You Can Break Barriers Just Like Eliud Kipchoge
Looking to PR at any distance? You can steal the strategies that helped Kipchoge break two hours in the marathon. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
After a Near-Miss With a Distracted Driver, Kaitlin Goodman Is Back to Run NYC
The pro runner is returning with a new sense of gratitude—and a mission to protect pedestrians everywhere. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
How Cancer Groups Cope With Losing Members
“It’s inevitably a community where people are going to die.” Read the full article for Chicago Magazine.
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.
For Rupp, a Long Road Back to Chicago
After major surgery and amidst controversy, the 2017 champion races for the first time in a year. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Keep Striding Forward: Pro Runner With Cerebral Palsy Makes Marathon Debut
With encouragement from world record holder Eliud Kipchoge and motivation from Metallica, Justin Gallegos is ready to take on Chicago. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
How a Groupon Landed James Lenger on Team USA
Ten years ago, competing in pentathlons wasn’t even on the Lake View resident’s radar. Then a personal tragedy pushed him to take the lunge. Read the full profile for The Regimen in Chicago Magazine.