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I have a confession to make.
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Connelly Springs, Horsetooth, Federal Way, Mount Charleston, Thousand Oaks + Tromsø
Races you'll love running + NYCM, the global running boom's impact on the biggest races, and Sabrina Little on civility and running
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💬 Let's Discuss: NYC Marathon, long runs, Halloween + more
A Friday open thread
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Hearing Your Stories: Julie Hughes
'When it came to running at a young age, I noticed how it changed my mood from sad or upset to happy and calm. Running was my escape. It was my way of…
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What's Next?
Plus: Nicholas Thompson on how running helped keep his life from falling apart
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What's Next?
Plus: Nicholas Thompson on how running helped keep his life from falling apart
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Hey there 👋
We're back! Thanks for letting me take some time away
Oct 22 • 
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'... or does it explode?'
What happens to a dream deferred?
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Hearing Your Stories: Julie Hughes
'When it came to running at a young age, I noticed how it changed my mood from sad or upset to happy and calm. Running was my escape. It was my way of…
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Hearing Your Stories: Raziq Rauf
'I don’t care for medals or accolades. I strive for happiness and health — for me and those around me — through stability and steady accomplishment'
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Hearing Your Stories: Chris Hansen
'The main way this journey has helped me and changed me is furthering something I learned a long time ago: I can do hard things if I work at it, even…
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