ARA Running News Feed
May 11 6:31 a.m.
The popularity of track as a spectator sport is growing by leaps and bounds (and sprints). Read More
May 06 8:18 a.m.
Check your multi. Too much of vitamins C and E may increase cancer risk. Read More
May 05 4:27 a.m.
“People have embraced it as a way to give their purpose of running that marathon an extra jolt,” says Dave Watt, executive director of the American Running Association. “People do select races because it [fundraising money] goes to worthy causes.” Read More
May 04 10:23 a.m.
Pasta and marathons have always gone together. Well, maybe not always. Read More
May 03 8:12 a.m.
Chris Solinsky is the first American to run under 27 minutes for the 10K. Congrats Chris! Read More
Apr 26 10:03 a.m.
All in All, he'd probably rather be in Jamaica. But Philadelphia was just fine for Usain Bolt, who thrilled the crowd at the Penn Relays. (Video) Read More
Apr 23 6:53 a.m.
"Defending champion and Olympic gold medalist Sammy Wanjiru, world champion Abel Kirui and Duncan Kibet, the second fastest man ever, told reporters on Friday they will combine to run as a national team until near the end of the 42.195 kms event." Read More
Apr 22 6:39 a.m.
A reporter stops by to see the end of the Boston Marathon, and notices 80-year old Walter Bortz. Nobody special, Walter Bortz. "He wasn’t the first runner. He wasn’t the last runner. He wasn’t the oldest runner." He does happen to be an international expert on aging, however, with a message for anyone who has a birthday every year. And he walks the walk. Read More
Apr 21 7:09 a.m.
Ryan Hall and Meb Keflezighi both had great Boston Marathons, but they got to the finish line using different techniques. Read More