Run Long, Run Healthy Weekly Roundup — October 7, 2021
Your weekly guided tour of the best new research and articles on running from around the web.
Author
Amby Burfoot
Amby Burfoot has been running and writing about running for more than a half century. He won the Boston Marathon in 1968, and has run it another 23 times, including in 2018, which marked the 50th anniversary of his win. He has also completed the same Thanksgiving Day 5-mile in Connecticut 57 years in a row. Burfoot joined Runner’s World magazine in 1978, and became executive editor in 1985, holding the position for almost two decades. He has written a half-dozen books including First Ladies of Running and Run Forever.
My Stories
How 73-Year-Old Jeannie Rice Keeps Getting Faster
Jeannie Rice was among headliners in the Age Group World Championships at the London Marathon. She shares how she's faster in her 70s than she was in her 60s.
Run Long, Run Healthy Weekly Roundup — September 30, 2021
Your weekly guided tour of the best new research and articles on running from around the web.
Ageless Marathoners Set to Run Boston on October 11
Five Boston Marathoners over 75 show how to be old, healthy, and fast.
Run Long, Run Healthy Weekly Roundup — September 23, 2021
Your weekly guided tour of the best new research and articles on running from around the web.
Runners Take Note: Glucosamine-Chondroitin May Help You Live Longer
In large population studies, glucosamine-chondroitin, long taken to ease runners' joints, is linked to greater longevity.
Why You — Yes, Speedy You — Should Try Run-Walk Training
Taking walk breaks during your runs is a proven method to go farther with less risk, whether you’re a beginner or an elite runner.
Run Long, Run Healthy Weekly Roundup — September 16, 2021
Your weekly guided tour of the best new research and articles on running from around the web.
Run Long, Run Healthy Weekly Roundup — September 9, 2021
Your weekly guided tour of the best new research and articles on running from around the web.
New Record at Hood to Coast by Team of 70+ Runners
No previous team made of entirely of runners ages 70 and older has ever completed the famous 200-mile relay.
Running’s Most Interesting Recluse: Bernd Heinrich
Meet Bernd Heinrich, naturalist, author, and ultra runner. He lives off the grid, climbs trees with great glee, and can still run hard at 81.
Run Long, Run Healthy Weekly Roundup — August 26, 2021
Your weekly guided tour of the best new research and articles on running from around the web.