Strava announced on Thursday that it is acquiring London-based training app Runna, in a deal that will unite two of the most popular technology fitness powers. The terms of the deal have not been revealed but bringing Runna into Strava's portfolio creates a training and social giant that could potentially service hundreds of millions of …
The title of world largest marathon has changed hands several times in the last two years and Sunday's Paris Marathon is now the world largest race of it's kind — even beating out the majors. According to organizer, Amaury Sport Organization, 56,950 participants took to the streets of Paris and have joined the ranks of …
Benard Biwott won the men's field of the Paris Marathon on Sunday in 2:05:25 — a personal best — while Bedatu Hirpa surged late to win the women's race in 2:20:45. Biwott made a decisive move just after mile 20 and commanded the remainder of the race. Ibrahim Hassan was second in 2:06:13 and Sila …
A week after Grand Slam Track made its debut showcase in Kingston, Jamaica, fans of the sport have used the time to give the impressions — whether good or otherwise. But Diamond League founder Patrick Magyar took his view of the Michael Johnson-backed league seemingly personal, as he posted a deeply critical roundup after the …
Records are meant to be set — and broken — so by the end of the London Marathon on April 27, the world record for the largest ever marathon set on Sunday at the Paris Marathon might be a thing of the past (again). But for now, the record stands as 56,950 participants hit the streets …
Ten years ago, Emily Infeld won bronze in the 10,000 meters at the World Championships in Beijing. A breakout moment and a historic podium finish for American women’s distance running. In this anniversary episode, Emily looks back on that moment and the years that led to it: the injuries, the pressure, and the complex feelings …
One of the wildest moments in track and field history unfolded at the 2016 Olympics during the women’s 4x100m relay. From baton fumbles and lane chaos to lost spikes and late-night second chances, Olympic gold medalist English Gardner takes us behind the scenes to relive the race that nearly unraveled, but ultimately made history.
For decades the mile has been a proving ground in distance running, but its legacy has mostly been written by men. The four-minute mile? Iconic. But when Diane Leather became the first woman to break five minutes, the world barely noticed. Women’s records have never carried the same cultural weight. That’s where Sharada Maddox comes …
Achieving your dreams can be just as terrifying as not chasing them at all. In this episode I'm joined by Olympic Gold medalist and World Champion Courtney Okolo to talk about what happens after you reach the pinnacle of your sport. We discuss the transition from dreaming to achieving — and then to redefining what …