Eliud Kipchoge (back) runs behind pacesetters as he aims to record the first sub-two-hour marathon in Vienna in 2019.
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The shoes have sparked controversy, but they seem to be here to stay.
Kelvin Kiptum after setting a world record, running a marathon in 2 hours 35 seconds in Chicago, 2023.
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His sudden death at 24 has shone a light on what a talent and hard worker he was, and what he represented.
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For many female runners, the feeling of liberation that running can bring is marred by the ever-present threat of street harassment and violence. It’s a major obstacle to running participation.
Kenyan-born Lonah Chemtai Salpeter won marathon bronze for Israel at the 2022 World Athletics Championships.
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The decline in Kenyan medals at the world championships is due to increased competition and a lack of investment at home.
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I have been re-drawing my data to make visible what Strava cannot. The unheroic stuff: emotions, persistent thoughts, body sensations, lyrics from the songs, the weather.
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Endurance running is experiencing its ‘marginal gains’ moment.
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Running has become a way for people to show how productive they are, using their achievements to build personal brands and to compete with others for status.
Eliud Kipchoge on his way to winning the London Marathon in April 2019. He’ll certainly go faster in Vienna this week.
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Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge is bidding to break the mythical 2-hour barrier in Vienna this week. Analysis of previous world records suggest he needs to find an extra 15 second from somwhere.
Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge on his way to wining the London Marathon in April 2019.
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Many factors have been suggested to explain the dominance of Kenyan middle and long distance runners, and many have been disproved
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Simply smiling or frowning could change your running for the better (or worse).
The modern marathon distance comes from the 1908 London Olympics.
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The story behind the marathon is more complicated than it seems.
Springy soles, stiffer shoes, lightweight materials. When does shoe design give some runners an unfair advantage?
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Running shoes with springs in the soles have been touted as the next big thing in shoe design. But they won’t turn a weekend warrior into an Olympian.
Race against the clock.
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Who’s really running this famous race?
Landing your feet quietly may help prevent running injuries.
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Do you land on your heel or forefoot when running? Listening to your technique might give you a clue and reduce your chances of injury.
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Unravelling the common assumption that runners from Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia have a natural advantage.
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Jogging is the ultimate urban sport: accessible, affordable and very, very good for you.
Bolting past the finish line.
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In order to become a better runner, you need to consider these factors first.
Different is OK.
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Research on distance runners reveals evidence of a large sex difference in competitiveness.
World record holder – but for how long?
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This fall Dennis Kimetto set a new world record in the marathon, clocking 2:02:57 at Berlin. He is the first man to run those 26.2 miles in under 2:03 and his time sparked speculation about when the two-hour…
Mo Farah ‘tip toeing’ last year.
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There’s so much information out there on how to run, but here’s the best way to do it long distance.