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Author Haruki Murakami Says Running Has Been Key to His Writing Life

Haruki Murakami credits running with fueling his writing life: a 60 km weekly routine, over 25 marathons, and a clear mind that strengthens focus, discipline, and creativity at the desk.

Lidl to Sell Carbon-Plated Running Shoes for €49 Ahead of Marathon Season

Lidl is bringing carbon-plated running tech to the mainstream with its new Crivit trainers, launching in stores across Ireland on Monday, March 9 for €49.99 an affordable alternative to premium racing shoes built for speed, efficiency, and long-run comfort.

Track Talk Sparks Debate: Has Nico Young Overtaken Grant Fisher, and Can Josh Hoey Ever Beat Cooper Lutkenhaus?

An insane US indoor weekend didn’t just drop fast times it detonated two arguments: did Nico Young just pass Olympic medalist Grant Fisher as America’s top distance man, and could Josh Hoey really spend a career chasing teenage phenom Cooper Lutkenhaus?

Des Linden Wins 2026 Disney Princess Half Marathon in 1:16:27

Des Linden surprised the field at Walt Disney World, winning the 2026 Disney Princess Half Marathon in 1:16:27 after turning up the pace early and never looking back, proving her preparation-first mindset still delivers big results.

Kosgei Storms to Course Record as Tokyo Marathon Delivers Fastest Day in Its History

Brigid Kosgei stormed back to Tokyo with a 2:14:29 victory and new course record, winning by over two minutes. Tadese Takele retained the men’s title in a sprint, as Iliass Aouani broke Italy’s record.

Runner Completes 5K Inside Airplane Bathroom, Sparks Backlash Over In-Flight Etiquette

Harry Styles Says Running Is About Presence, Not Pace, as He Quietly Breaks Three-Hour Marathon Mark

Harry Styles isn’t chasing splits or personal bests. In a podcast clip, he frames running like performance: a meditative rhythm where focus sharpens, distractions drop away, and presence becomes the point—yet his marathon results still speak volumes.

Verdeliss Completes 24-Hour Treadmill Challenge

Spanish athlete and creator Verdeliss takes endurance to the extreme with Decathlon’s Reto 24h Running running nonstop for 24 hours on a treadmill in Madrid to debut the new Kiprun Kipride Max, the brand’s most cushioned daily trainer.

Wrong Turn, Lost Title: US Half Marathon Championship Ended in Chaos After Leaders Sent Off Course

Atlanta’s 2026 US Half Marathon Championship erupted into controversy after a lead vehicle misdirected the women’s front-runners off course with under two miles remaining, flipping the race and locking in results USA Track and Field says it can’t change.

Record-Breaking Tel Aviv Marathon Sees Over 50,000 Runners, Dozens Treated for Heatstroke

Record-breaking crowds turned out for the Tel Aviv Marathon, with more than 50,000 runners hitting the streets on Friday. But the heat took a toll, sending dozens for medical care, including several in critical condition treated for heatstroke.