Sarah Lorge Butler
Sarah Lorge Butler is a writer and editor living in Eugene, Oregon, and her stories about the sport, its trends, and fascinating individuals have appeared in Runner’s World since 2005. She is the author of two popular fitness books, Run Your Butt Off! and Walk Your Butt Off!
Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum Set a New World Record at the Chicago Marathon
He broke Eliud Kipchoge’s 2022 record by 34 seconds.
NFL Lineman Drops 85 Pounds, Crushes Ironman: 'So Much Harder Than Playing Football'
Alex Boone played pro football for nine seasons before turning to endurance challenges.
Boston Marathon Adds Option for Nonbinary Runners
The qualifying times for the 2023 race are the same as the women’s times. But nonbinary standards are likely to change in coming years.
7 Keys to Recovery From an Elite Runner Who Experienced Long COVID
Kate Grace, an 800-meter specialist who ranked third in the world in 2021, is taking a slow road back to competition.
Sara Hall Becomes Second-Fastest Marathoner in American History at The Marathon Project
She runs a 89-second personal best but misses Deena Kastor’s American record set in 2006.
Men’s World Half Marathon Record Is Shattered in Valencia
In the women’s race, Emily Sisson comes oh-so-close to the American record.
A College Runner Is Still Struggling With Symptoms Months After COVID-19 Diagnosis
Natalie Hakala has a PR of 2:17 for the 800 meters. Now she gets winded walking to the couch.
Faced With Fundraising a Second Time, Boston Charity Runners Cry Foul
Many nonprofits are telling their runners that if they want to race in 2021, they’ll have to do additional fundraising.
Masters Runner, 75, Sets American Age-Group Record for 3,000 Meters
Paul Perry runs 6:36 pace at the Armory track in New York.
One of America's Most Successful Marathoners Might Be Making a Comeback
The American record holder in the half marathon says he won’t be in any races anytime soon, but he is training consistently.
Gabriele Grunewald, Pro Runner Who Raced Through Treatment for Rare Cancer, Dies at 32
The middle-distance star continued to race, coach, and inspired thousands of fans with her message of hope and resilience.