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Runner's World

Best Article

Twelve Minutes and a Life

Ahmaud Arbery went out for a jog and was gunned down in the street. How running fails Black America.

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Mitchell S. Jackson Runner's World Jun 2020 30min Permalink

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Duel in the Sun

The neck-and-neck race that electrified the 1982 Boston Marathon.

John Brant Runner's World Apr 2004 30min Permalink

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Bret, Unbroken

His brain and body shattered in a horrible accident as a young boy, Bret Dunlap thought just being able to hold down a job, keep an apartment, and survive on his own added up to a good enough life. Then he discovered running.

Steve Friedman Runner's World May 2013 30min Permalink

Sports Health

Life and Limb

In order to keep running, Tom White cut off his own leg.

Bruce Barcott Runner's World Oct 2008 40min Permalink

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Wonder Boy

An Indian boy ran 40 miles at age 4. Fame followed—and a custody battle.

Bill Donahue Runner's World Aug 2008 25min Permalink

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Running With Trout

A runner and her dog.

Sara Corbett Runner's World Jan 2005 10min Permalink

Science Sports

Following Terry Fox

Tracing the 3,339 miles the Canadian ran in 1980, on one good leg and one prosthetic limb.

John Brant Runner's World Jan 2007 25min Permalink

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Runner, Interrupted

What happens when a runner loses his feet?

Frank Bures Runner's World Feb 2014 30min Permalink

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Debbie Heald Set an Important Record

A 16-year-old runner, her coach and the lasting memory of an improbable race.

Steve Friedman Runner's World Dec 2012 30min Permalink

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The Last Man Up

It was a 3-mile footrace. Thousands were in attendance. So how did Michael LeMaitre disappear?

Christopher Solomon Runner's World Feb 2013 25min Permalink