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More Races, More Money: The New Calculus for Pro Marathoners

Several runners in New York City’s elite field are on their third or fourth marathon of the year. The two most famous contenders raced 26.2 miles just eight weeks ago. More races mean more money—but the math isn’t simple. Read the full article for Front Office Sports.

October 31, 2025November 11, 2025cindy.kuzma@gmail.com
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Rice Krispies Treats Are Upending the Billion-Dollar Athlete-Fuel Wars

The world’s best cyclists and runners have found that the optimal solution to a serious problem is a 30-cent children’s treat. Read the full article for Front Office Sports.

August 12, 2025August 13, 2025cindy.kuzma@gmail.com
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Why Are So Many Women Athletes Tearing Their ACLs Now?

No, it’s not about being “fragile”—here’s what really drives these injuries and how to prevent them. Read the full article for SELF.

July 31, 2025August 13, 2025cindy.kuzma@gmail.com
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Mikaela Shiffrin on Her 100th World Cup Win: ‘Far Beyond Anything I’d Imagined’

After a serious crash nearly derailed her quest, the Olympian reflects upon “how lucky I was in the face of being a little bit unlucky.” Read the full article for SELF.

February 23, 2025July 17, 2025cindy.kuzma@gmail.com
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How Much Is .04 Seconds Worth? For Conner Mantz, $22,000

With major money on the line, the Houston Half Marathon came down to a dramatic photo finish. Read the full article for Runner’s World.

January 19, 2025February 13, 2025cindy.kuzma@gmail.com
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Conner Mantz Takes Down 18-Year-Old American Half Marathon Record

On a windy day at the Houston Half Marathon, Mantz crushed Ryan Hall’s legendary time from 2007. Read the full article for Runner’s World.

January 19, 2025February 13, 2025cindy.kuzma@gmail.com
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What It’s Like to Get a Breast Cancer Diagnosis While Training for the Olympics

Here’s how track prepared Marta Pen Freitas to face this new challenge. Read the full article for SELF.

December 10, 2024January 7, 2025cindy.kuzma@gmail.com
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A Miler and a Marathoner Are Getting Married. Here’s How They Meet in the Middle

Brian Shrader, one of the top Americans running this year’s Chicago Marathon, has a built-in training partner: his fiancée, Olympic Trials finalist Helen Schlachtenhaufen. Read the full article for Runner’s World.

October 11, 2024November 14, 2024cindy.kuzma@gmail.com
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The Path Out of Sport Isn’t Always Clear for Retiring Paralympians

Athletes have to navigate financial concerns, loss of identity, and a world that isn’t always welcoming to disabled workers. Read the full article for SELF.

September 20, 2024November 14, 2024cindy.kuzma@gmail.com
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What It’s Actually Like to Live in the Olympic Village, According to the Athletes

Coffee trucks, TSA-level security, a “gift shop on steroids,” and yep, a lot of parties. Read the full article for SELF.

July 22, 2024November 12, 2024cindy.kuzma@gmail.com
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