​The Running Story: Cambridge Professor's Running Claims Unravel, NYC Marathon's New Lottery & Stroller Mile Record​

This week on The Running Story, Michael and Jessy break down the five biggest stories in the running world. The New York Road Runners have quietly added a new lottery to their guaranteed-entry 9+1 program, making it even harder to get a guaranteed bib into the New York City Marathon.

Grand Slam Track founder Michael Johnson breaks his silence for the first time since the league collapsed into bankruptcy, giving his first interview since GST folded, owing athletes and creditors millions of dollars.

Plus: a runner just set the fastest stroller mile in history on the Guardian Mile course, a viral video shows a Mexico City Marathon bandit runner being tackled by a race official, and Cambridge sociology professor Jason Arday's wild endurance-running claims are being called into question as his academic record comes under fire.

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​The 10 Percent Rule: How To Safely Build Mileage​

Discover when the 10% rule works, when it doesn’t, and how to build your mileage the smart way—based on your body, experience, and goals.

​An Authorized Lazarus Lake Documentary Premieres During UTMB Week​

The Hillbilly Scientist, from directors Paul Mellor and Luke Jarmey, screens once in Chamonix on Aug. 27, after a year of access to the Barkley Marathons founder and interviews with Jasmin Paris, John Kelly, and Rich Roll.

​Can Running Really Ease Anxiety? Here’s What the Science (and Runners) Say​

From calming your mind to boosting resilience, we break down how running supports mental health — and why it might be one of the most effective tools for managing anxiety.

​Ten American Women Broke 4:30 in One Race at the Sir Walter Miler​

Margot Appleton and Hobbs Kessler won the elite miles in sprint finishes Friday in Raleigh, where 11 women went under 4:30, 10 of them American.

​What To Eat The Night Before A Long Run​

The simple dinner formula to top off glycogen, avoid GI issues, and wake up ready to run strong.

​Sydney Marathon Turns Its Race Week Into a Citywide Perks Program​

The new Run Perks program runs from Aug. 24 to Aug. 31, and nearly every food, drink, and tourism offer is open to the public, no race bib or finisher's medal required.

​Full Body Runner-Specific Strength Training Workout​

Build power, prevent injuries, and boost running performance with this runner-specific strength routine.

​Every Track Result From the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships​

The complete finishing order for every track final at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, from Tate Taylor's sprint double to a wave of age-group records. Field, combined, and race walk events are not included.

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