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Apr 24, 2019
How Nike engineered its latest record-breaking marathon shoe
The shoe company's newest—and priciest—racing shoe has more energy returning foam and a more weather-proof outer material.
Sep 15, 2018
Humans are natural runners—and this ancient gene mutation might have helped
Your muscles are ready to run, whether you like it or not.
Jul 18, 2017
You might be able to outrun a T. rex, but only in a sprint
Which is really just a brisk walk for the dino.
Apr 25, 2016
Astronaut Tim Peake Completes London Marathon From Space
He successfully crossed the finish line on a treadmill--and he made good time.
Feb 10, 2011
Japanese Robots Will Run In First-Ever Full-Length Robot Marathon
Marathoners may sometimes seem like robots, with their single-minded focus and obsessive dedication to finishing their goal. Now some actual...
Jan 28, 2010
Long-Awaited Barefoot Running Study Finds Sneakers Are Harmful
Shoes change the human foot strike and may lead to more running injuries