marathons

Sydney Marathon runners hospitalized as Australia swelters in unusual spring heat wave

Reuters  —  A sweltering heat wave in Australia took its toll on runners in the Sydney Marathon on Sunday, with…

Mexico City Marathon organizers investigating claims of cheating

CNN  —  The organizers of the Mexico City Marathon are investigating reports of “unsportsmanlike conduct” at August’s race following reports…

How marathon running stopped former tennis player Monica Puig from descending into a ‘big black hole of depression and sadness’

CNN  —  Monica Puig won more than 300 matches during her tennis career and the feeling afterwards was often the…

How one man is attempting to run the length of Africa … in just 240 days

CNN  —  Sweltering deserts, giant rainforests and dangerous wildlife are just some of the hurdles that Russell Cook says he’ll…

Courtney Dauwalter: The fun-fueled ultra-marathon star defying science

CNN  —  Most people’s idea of fun wouldn’t involve running for hours on end through brutal, undulating terrain – but…

Radio DJ Adele Roberts breaks record for fastest woman with an ileostomy to run the London Marathon

CNN  —  British radio presenter Adele Roberts became the fastest woman to complete the London Marathon with an ileostomy, running…

Sifan Hassan lays claim to being greatest female distance runner with thrilling London Marathon victory

CNN  —  Running is a simple sport, the art of putting one foot in front of the other faster than…