The start of August is that symbolic mental crossing when it’s time to hold on to what’s left of summer. But on the streets of Williamsburg, the BKLYN Mile is that moment to rip down one of the fastest stretches in the city on the first Sunday of the month in a corral of the …
While overt whispers of the silent eulogy of a community in transformation persist, community remains a constant. Encroaching forces of gentrification and the loss of local soul seem evident — and change is expectant. But on the pavement of the historic Crenshaw District in Los Angeles, a different kind of movement is taking root. Ahead of …
One Woman’s Desire to Run Shirtless Turned into TrailblazHers, a Haven of Sisterhood for Boston-Area Women
In a nod to its spiritual predecessor — the Red Hook Crit — Bandit’s Grand Prix showcase at the Brooklyn Storehouse on July 5 was a post-holiday clash of 3K and 5K races that were equal parts culture and grit. The format: battle 200-plus competitors in a pair of 5K open men’s or women’s races, …
A wrong turn on Mile 25 of the 1994 New York City Marathon — and subsequent comeback win — turned German Silva into a running cult hero instantly. And he followed up the theatrics the following year by becoming one of handful of runners to win the race back-to-back. Silva is still an active fixture …