They’re low-tech—but high reward. Read the full article for SELF.
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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.
Human Race Episode 18: Runner Down
When Richard Sikorski collapsed during the 2015 Chicago Marathon, his race stopped and another one began. The race to save his life. Listen to the full episode of Human Race, a Runner’s World podcast.
Olympian Alexi Pappas Mentors Middle-Schooler to More Than Just Fast Times
She ran with 12-year-old Ellie Grammas to a super fast 31:53 at Chicago’s Shamrock Shuffle 8K. Read the full story for Runner’s World.
After Cheating Death Twice, Ironman Powers Through Races With Another Person’s Heart
Heart transplant recipient Derek Fitzgerald runs, bikes, and swims for a reason: “to be the best custodian of my body.” Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Meet the Chicago Cubs Running Club
The front-office employees of the World Series-winning team are getting started with their own spring training. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Avoid These 4 Social Media Mistakes
Your phone can motivate, but it can also encourage habits that keep you from running your best. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
A New Way to Recover
We’ve all heard how important postrun recovery is. But for a lot of us, it’s one of the easier things to skip over in our haste to wrap things up. Listen to the full story on The Runner’s World Show.