Marathon

NYC Marathon: ING Extends Title Sponsor Deal

AP | Posted 10.30.2009 | New York


NEW YORK — ING has extended its deal to serve as the title sponsor of the New York City Marathon. The contract was extended three years through...

Women on a Marathon

Andrea Hagelgans | Posted 10.29.2009 | New York


Andrea Hagelgans

A path for women has been blazed at the NYC marathon. But in places like the Congo and Afghanistan, a girl's first encounter with running usually involves running away from danger.

Anthony Edwards To "Act" His Way Through The NYC Marathon (VIDEO)

Posted 10.29.2009 | Comedy


Well, it's finally happened. Dr. Mark Greene is back on television this weekend in the NYC Marathon. And while Anthony Edwards is sure this "five hour...

Colorado's Endurance Races: Which Ultra-Race Is The Gnarliest? (VIDEO, VOTE)

Posted 10.22.2009 | Denver


We noticed that Lance Armstrong has been touring Colorado promoting his latest project, a documentary about the Leadville 100 mountain bike race that ...

Detroit Marathon Deaths: 3 Runners Die During Half Marathon In Detroit

Detroit Free Press | Korie Wilkins | Posted 10.19.2009 | Local


Three men died this morning during the 32nd Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon, police and race officials have confirmed. The first man to collapse...

Extra Mile Run: Sacramento Man Runs 100 Miles For Health Care

Causecast | Sarah Nelson | Posted 10.13.2009 | Impact


Tucked away in the heart of Sacramento, California is one of the city's oldest and most diverse neighborhoods. The community of Oak Park is home to th...

Unearthed Film Footage From Secret Sports Summit Reveals How Race and Sports Play Out (VIDEO)

Paul Mecurio | Posted 09.14.2009 | Comedy


Paul Mecurio

Sarah Palin, Preparing to Run

Chris Weigant | Posted 08.06.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

After reading Palin's interview in Runner's World, I doubt she'll be off the political stage anytime soon. A presidential campaign is a long race that requires a lot of endurance.

Team Up With A Running Buddy Online

nytimes.com | Danielle Belopotosky | Posted 07.03.2009 | Living


A month into my mostly solo runs, I am starting to understand why running with a partner, or a group, is going to play a critical role in my success. ...

WATCH: Runners Tell Their Stories

nytimes.com | Posted 06.27.2009 | Living


Whether they began running to get into shape, to fulfill a lifelong dream or simply to have a good time, most runners share this: nothing feels better...

How To Prepare For Your First Marathon

New York Times | Tara Parker-Pope | Posted 06.19.2009 | Living


You've been telling yourself for years that you're going to do it. This is going to be the year that you finally put foot to pavement. You will run a ...

Life is an Ultra-Marathon (with Puddles)

Francine Hardaway | Posted 05.04.2009 | Living


Francine Hardaway

Brian literally walked 144 laps around the hospital oncology ward (26.2 miles) while connected to his chemo IV cart. He raised $40,000 for sarcoma research, and raised his own morale at the same time.

Francophile Food Critic and Cookbook Author Patricia Wells on Writing, Cooking, and Running

Louise McCready | Posted 10.16.2009 | Living


Louise McCready

I think the future of cooking is that it will become more traditional, as sane, healthy. Ingredients just get better and better, fresher and fresher.

So You Think You Can Dance... For 26 Hours?

Levi Felix | Posted 03.27.2009 | Living


Levi Felix

"Dance Marathon places students at the forefront of social change, illustrating that this generation will not simply sit back and watch injustice unfold."

International Sweep At Chicago Marathon (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 11.12.2008 | Chicago


From the AFP: Kenya's Evans Cheruiyot made it two marathon triumphs in as many career races Sunday by winning the Chicago Marathon men's title while ...

Haile Gebrselassie Breaks Marathon World Record

AP | Posted 10.29.2008 | Home


BERLIN — Haile Gebrselassie broke his own marathon world record on Sunday, becoming the first runner to finish under 2 hours, 4 minutes. The Et...

Boston Marathon: Kenyan Robert Cheruiyo Wins For 4th Straight Time

Huffington Post | Posted 04.30.2008 | Home


The Boston Marathon draws thousands of competitors every year. Robert Cheruiyo, from Kenya, won for the 4th year in a row: All of Robert Cheruiyot's...