American women have been breaking the national marathon record this year. Conner Mantz, a 25-year-old from Utah, had a stellar marathon debut. But can they win major races?
Tag: Running
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New York Road Runners’ Next Chairman Once Failing a Doping Test
Nnenna Lynch seems like a perfect candidate to lead the organization that puts on the New York City Marathon — except for a failed drug test and Road Runners’ zero-tolerance policy.
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5 Ways to Prevent Running Injuries This Marathon Season
Shin splints. Achilles tendinitis. Runner’s knee. Injuries abound for runners, but a sports medicine doctor offers ways to prevent them.
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A Nonbinary Runner’s Experience of the Chicago Marathon
“A big part of being here and running this race is reclaiming this place, which left me with a lot of emotional scars,” Cal Calamia said of running the Chicago Marathon in their hometown.
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New Study Strengthens the Link Between Exercise and Memory
Experts have long known that fitness is good for the brain. A recent paper connects different types of workouts with assorted improvements in memory.