ATHLETES

SHOES

BRANDS

MOMENTS

FAREWELLS

COMEBACKS

NEWCOMERS

POWER MOVES

TECH

SHOCKERS

A collection of the year in running in 2025 that highlights the athletes, brands, shoes, performances, new talents, technology, comebacks, shocking moments and the departures from the sport.
The Next Giant Leap with Quincy Wilson
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Nike Cross Nationals

THE FULL FRAME

At the finish line, triumph gives way to emotions after realizing a win is possible at Nike Cross Regionals.

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Millrose Marauders: Indoor State of Mind

From the sound of the starter’s pistol, race after race, the united gaze of the action on the track was a signal on Sunday that it was time to join the running hive mind. And through another iteration of the Millrose Games, anticipation was converted into raw competition as emerging talents put existing stars on …

The Next Giant Leap with Quincy Wilson

Teen phenom Quincy Wilson walks — and runs — a fine line that stretches to a budding pro career while navigating his final year of high school at Bulls School in Maryland. In the fall he won't be too far away from home after committing to the University of Maryland and stepping into the collegiate …

Inside the Research Redefining Female Athlete Health

In this episode, I’m joined by researcher and athlete Melissa Lodge to break down the science behind RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport), underfueling and why so many female athletes are struggling — even when they "know better." We talk about why education alone isn’t enough, how sport systems often fail women, and why high …

A Minute With Gavin Snider

The story of the New York City Marathon continues to evolve. And for the 2025 race, Brooklyn-based artist Gavin Snider was selected to revive the tradition of creating a poster that illustrated a runner-first perspective of a city awaiting nearly 60,000 explorers proudly showcasing their bibs. Snider teamed with longtime collaborator New York or Nowhere …

The Politics Behind The Pilates Boom

What does the rise of Pilates reveal about women, power, and the bodies we value most? This week, I’m joined by fitness instructor, creator, and writer Mary Beth to unpack her viral New York Times feature connects Pilates to larger political and cultural trends. We talk about going viral, desirability, privilege, and what the most …

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