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Raziq Rauf

Raziq Rauf is a running coach, journalist, and author of This Is Running: A Celebration of the World of Running, Exploring the Culture, History, Brands, Races and People Behind It, who has also written for the BBC, the Guardian, and his newsletter, "Running Sucks."

Group photo taken at night in an urban setting featuring a large archway in the background.

How Run Clubs Took Over the World

Social connections are hard to make. These intrepid athletes found a new way: taking to the streets.

Apr 16, 2026