Category: Running

Hugh Hudson, Director of ‘Chariots of Fire,’ Dies at 86

The New York Times – Movies:
His first film — about two runners, one Christian, one Jewish, who compete at the 1924 Summer Olympics — won four Oscars, including for best picture.
Olli Hoare Looks to Defend Millrose Mile Title

The New York Times – Sports:
Olli Hoare, one of the world’s top middle-distance runners, has excelled with a combination of travel, the right kind of stress and his favorite soft drink.
How to Find a Running Group

The New York Times – Sports:
Running with other people is not only more fun but can also provide accountability and support as you train. Virtual friends count, too.
The Best Runs You Took in 2022

The New York Times – Sports:
Your most memorable runs of the year included finally hitting the pavement after having a baby, healing from grief, committing to love and committing to your very first run.
An Olympic Champion Hopes Runners Learn From His Experience With Head Injuries

The New York Times – Sports:
Head and neck injuries are rare in track and field, but coaches and professional runners are starting to pay more attention to their effects and how to prevent them.
Tips to Encourage Children and Teens to Run

The New York Times – Sports:
As youth running options expand, pro runners offer tips on how to encourage children and teens in ways that make them more likely to love the sport.
Cold, Rain, Mud, Snow or Even a Perfect Day. Tell Us Your Most Memorable Run of 2022.

The New York Times – Sports:
The Times wants to hear about the most unforgettable run — and route — from the miles you logged this year and what made it so indelible. (Hint: It doesn’t need to be your fastest.)
The Secret to a National Cross-Country Title? Fun.

The New York Times – Sports:
Cross-country can be a brutally hard, especially for runners who were phenoms in high school. For North Carolina State, the secret is simple.
Incoming New York Road Runners Chair Says Breaking Doping Rule Was Unintentional

The New York Times – Sports:
Nnenna Lynch, the incoming chair of the New York Road Runners, which oversees the New York City Marathon, serves on the committee that oversees the prohibition on runners who had served a doping suspension from racing. But she has run anyway.
Female College Athletes Say Pressure to Cut Body Fat Is Toxic

The New York Times – Sports:
Several women in track and field said their mental health spiraled as they skipped meals to be leaner at the urging of coaches and peers.
The New York City Marathon: A 26.2-Mile Fashion Show

The New York Times – Sports:
It’s New York City. No one is here to be subtle. Here’s what some runners wore for the city’s largest block party.
Catching Up With Rob Simmeljkaer, the Next Leader of the NYC Marathon

The New York Times – Sports:
Rob Simmelkjaer was a top executive at ESPN and worked on air at NBC. As he prepares to take over New York Road Runners, he wants new races and to promote running as a tool for improving mental health.