​The Running Story: Boston Marathon Adds a Lottery, Sub-2 Marathon Officially Ratified & UTMB Backlash​

Boston Marathon just added a second-chance lottery for runners stuck in the qualifying gray zone... and that's just the start.

This week on The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down the BAA's new 1,000-spot lottery for rejected BQ qualifiers, Sebastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa's newly ratified world records from London (plus why Jacob Kiplimo's half marathon record is still stuck in limbo), Aurélien Sanchez's stunning new Pacific Crest Trail FKT, Hunter Woodhall's controversial disqualification at the USATF Para Outdoor Championships, and the Chamonix mayor's push to shrink UTMB after residents said they "despise" the race.

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​Heel To Toe Drop Explained: What Heel Drop Is Right For You?​

Find the perfect balance of heel-to-toe drop when buying your next pair of running shoes.

​Badwater 135 Returns To Death Valley Without A Defending Champion​

The 135-mile race across Death Valley starts Monday under a new 45-hour cutoff, and neither of last year's winners is on the start list. Ashley Paulson, who beat the entire field in 2023, headlines the returners.

​Jakob Ingebrigtsen Will Return From Achilles Surgery At The European Championships​

The Norwegian, a six-time European champion, has entered the championships in Birmingham, which open Aug. 10. It will be his first race since Achilles surgery in February, and he has not said which distance he will run.

​Marathon Checklist: Everything You Need On Race Day​

From gear and nutrition to race-day logistics, this complete marathon checklist covers every detail so you can focus on running your best.

​Every Track Final From The 2026 US Championships, Result By Result​

Noah Lyles ran a world-leading 9.79 and Sha'Carri Richardson took the women's 100m, but the 2026 USATF Outdoor Championships at Icahn Stadium had a title in every event. Here are the full track finals, top eight in each, with the field, para, and combined events left out.

​Worst Things to Do Before a Race: 10 Common Mistakes​

Avoid these common pre-race mistakes to stay fresh, fueled, and ready to perform your best on the starting line.

​Katharina Hartmuth Breaks The Bob Graham Round Record, Paced By The Woman Who Set It​

Hartmuth covered the legendary loop, consisting of 42 fells (aka massive ascents for us non Brits) over 106 kilometers of the Lake District in the UK in a mind-blowing new record time.

​The Commonwealth Games Cut the Marathon. One Politician Had a Plan to Save It.​

The Commonwealth Games opened in Glasgow without a marathon for the first time in 96 years. A local politician proposed a version that would have paid for itself, and his plan expired without a vote.

​What Muscles Does Running Work? Our Complete Guide​

From your glutes to your calves learn how running activates major muscle groups and why understanding them can help improve performance, reduce injury, and support smarter strength training.

​Cooper Lutkenhaus, 17, Completes A U.S. 800m Sweep In New York​

The Texas high schooler ran 1:43.48 at Icahn Stadium to add the outdoor national title to the indoor crown he won in March. But the result may still not be enough to put him in the field for track's richest meet in September.

​What Is The World Athletics Ultimate Championship?​

The sport's new season finale debuts in Budapest in September, with $10 million in prize money and a field limited to champions. We break it down.

​New Training Video: HOW MANY DAYS Per Week Should You Run?​

How many days a week should you actually be running?

In this video, I break down the ideal running frequency for every level, from 1–2 days a week for beginners and comeback runners to 6-day schedules and doubles for experienced marathoners.

You'll learn how to self-assess your starting point, how to safely add more running days without getting injured, and where cross-training and strength work fit into your week.

No matter your level, this guide will help you find your weekly mileage sweet spot.

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Quick Sprints:

• ​Running Economy: What It Is + How To Improve It​
• ​What Do I Have Sore Hamstrings After Running?​
• ​Strength Training For Runners: Here’s Exactly What You Need To Know And Do​

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