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DISPLAYING ALL ARTICLES 1-203 FOR Runners' Stories
Twilight of the Mountain God 
Rick Trujillo trains in the Rockies, not on the roads. He chases elk, not PRs. He fuels up on Oreos, not PowerBars. He loves running. But is it possible to love it too much? 
Dream Makers
A couple taps into endurance - theirs and other runners' - to help underprivileged kids. 
Life and Limb
How far would you go to preserve your life as a runner? Would you cut off your own left leg? That's exactly what Tom White did. This is his story. 
The Professor and Mr. Laid-Back
It would be the father's 70th marathon, the son's first. Surely the son would heed the father's training advice...right? 
Keeping Your Focus
Sports psychologists take their advice to the streets, helping runners stay focused. 
I'm a Runner: Brandi Chastain
The former World Cup and Olympic soccer star makes her marathon debut at New York. 
Films by Runners
Runners looking at their sport from a different perspective—through the lens of a camera. 
Enduring Questions: Why Do We Suffer?
Running can hurt. This is one runner's quest to understand the bittersweet symphony. 
Dogged
When Danelle Ballengee got severely injured and stranded in the desert, she prepared to give up. Fortunately, she brought a friend along. 
Foot Soldiers
A cross-country run tests a father-and-son team's strength, endurance, and relationship. 
Running With Purpose
Carrying groceries, mail, or even just ideas, it's hard to resist multitasking on the run. 
Foot Tour
Four girls plan a weekend getaway with nothing but running shoes, a credit card, and margaritas at night. 
Michael Wardian's Crazy Pace
Here are 26.2 things you didn't know about the world's fastest megamarathoner. 
City Bound
A former country runner struggles to find peace and his pace amid concrete and crosswalks. 
Charlie Engle: Endurance Junkie
Find out how Charlie Engle went from drug addict to ultramarathoner. 
Running In Yankee Stadium
Tracing the steps of baseball's legends in Yankee Stadium gives an ordinary track workout meaning. 
Raise Money For Amy Jensen
After losing her leg to cancer, Jensen hopes to run again with a prosthetic leg. Find out how you can help her meet her goal. 
Running With Prosthetic Legs
Do prosthetic legs really give South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius an edge? 
Try Running Naked
Racing without clothes can make you feel totally uninhibited--or just totally naked. 
Changing The Face of Distance Running
Few African Americans run marathons. Tony Reed wants to change that. 
Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori
For this religious leader running is a form of body prayer and a time of reflection. 
The General Motors
Turns out that David Petraeus, the commander of our troops in Iraq, is a runner--a fast, slightly obsessive, completely in-your-face runner. 
Double Amputee Offers Every Runner Inspiration
After losing his legs in an accident, Scott Rigsby forged new ground as a triathlete. 
Long-Distance Running Love Affair
It's not always easy, but the farther you run, the more there is to gain. 
The Healing Power of the Marathon
A father and son battle their drug addictions by taking on the marathon 
Additional Excerpts From Again To Carthage
John L. Parker shares four more passages from his newest novel. 
John Edwards: Running Addict
Senator John Edwards on marathons, cheeseburgers, and why he's addicted to running 
John L. Parker
After 19 years, the fabled author of Once a Runner delivers a sequel: Again to Carthage. 
A Brief Chat With Ben Cheever
Noveliest, marathoner and writer-at-large for Runner's World Cheever recently published a new book, Strides: Running Through History With an Unlikely Athlete. Catch up with him and get the latest info on his new book! 
Long Time Gone: An Excerpt from Again to Carthage
Quenton Cassidy was once a runner--a great one. Now he was something else. Fortunately, he had always believed in comebacks and second chances. 
John L. Parker: Comeback Author
John L. Parker Jr. took 30 years to write the sequel to his classic novel Once a Runner. Then he almost died, spending 16 days in a near-coma. He along with his fictional hero, Quenton Cassidy, discovered, monumental quests can be tougher the second time. 
The Weight of a Nation
What's heavier, the long odds or the Olympic dreams? The hopes of his Navajo tribe or the burdens he has inherited? And how many times can a broken man lift himself up? Brandon Leslie is about to find out. 
Marathoning and Mountain Climbing
A runner achieves an unprecedented feat of marathoning and mountain climbing 
Finding My Stride
Fat and unhappy, the author surprised himself--and his famous father--by transforming himself into a runner 
The Day Alberto Salazar Died
Running legend Alberto Salazar opens up about his heart attack, the 14 minutes when he had no pulse, and why he feels so lucky. 
Why Did Alberto Salazar Have A Heart Attack?
Alberto Salazar's cardiologist on what went wrong and why 
Defending the Music Playlist on my Ipod
Is it embarrassing to listen to the Village People? Ask me at the finish line 
Pretty Strong
Kristin Armstrong reminds us that feeling comfortable in our skin isn't always easy. Running helps. 
The Hansons-Brooks Distance Project
Can American distance runners ever return to the front of the pack? Keith and Kevin Hanson think so--as long as their athletes train, rest, work, eat, and even live as a team. 
Hope Runs
Two American women start a running program to help orphans in Kenya find their footing. Read their story, see a slideshow, watch a video and learn how you can help them make a difference. 
The Crazy Years
Only a runner would mark a milestone birthday with a trek around New York City--and a hot dog 
Joan Benoit Samuelson Turns 50
Reflect on how this big bundle of energy stole the hearts of Americans and forever changed the sport of running for women. 
One Fast Mother
Ceci St. Geme is a mother of six, has an assistant coaching job, and is a top masters runner. Find out how she does it all in our interview, video and slideshow
Catch Up With Ceci St. Geme
How this superfast masters runner manages six kids, an assistant coaching job, and 45 miles per week 
The Man Who Taught Me Everything
Marathon legend, Boston winner, and cross-country coach John J. Kelley has inspired everyone who's known him and no one has known him like I have 
The Girl Who Started It All
Forty years ago, a determined college kid, named Kathrine Switzer, took on the all-male Boston marathon--and pioneered a running movement. 
Q&A: Marathon Musician
An inspired musician writes a song just for the runners of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and Half-Marathon in Phoenix Arizona 
101 Kicks in the Butt
You have 100 reasons for losing motivation to run. But we can top 'em with tips, inspiring quotes, and more. 
14,071 Days--and Counting
Through storms and broken bones, Mark Covert has run every day for the last 38 years. 
The Making Of A Marathoner
In his short career Dathan Ritzenhein has beaten world-class rivals run thousands of hard miles and overcome pain and injuries. But not until mile 22 of last year's New York City Marathon did he understand what the making of a marathoner involved. 
Trimming the Fat
Luis Bruno, executive chef to the Governor of Mississippi, lost 200 pounds by taking up running and overhauling his diet. Here are some of his favorite recipes. 
Spend A Day With Tirunesh Dibaba
Join our correspondent as he explores Dibaba's journey from her early running days to her current greatness. 
The Phenomenon That Was Jesse Owens
Listen and watch as author Jeremy Schaap talks about Jesse Owens and his contributions to the world of running 
The Last Run
Kelly Watt went for a run at the hottest part of the day at the hottest time of the year. What happened to him serves as a warning to all runners. 
Lance Runs NYC Recap
Everyone knows he finished, but here's how the seven-time Tour de France winner really felt during (and after) his first marathon 
Endurance Block Party
An ultramarathon is one thing. But 3,100 miles around a city block in the summer heat is something else entirely.
Gangs Of New York
Elites, rabbis, firefighters. The New York City Marathon attracts runners of all kinds, and we've got the photos and audio recordings to prove it 
A Winter's Tale
You can have your rumbling treadmill. The author prefers the quiet of a snowy run, the brilliant moon, the unexpected eagle
I'm A Runner
From television stars, to your favorite singer to athletes who have mastered other sports, find out what makes these people want to run 
Winning Words With Scott Jurek
With seven consecutive wins at Western States 100, ultrarunner Scott Jurek was in need of a new challenge. So he jumped into the European circuit-with a flourish 
True Obsession: The Iceman Runneth
Mike Pierce searched for a cold place to train for a race in Antarctica. His find? A freezer in Southern California
An Army of Run
Soldiers, like civilians, run to get fit. but in wartime, running becomes so much more 
An Army of Run
Soldiers, like civilians, run to get fit. but in wartime, running becomes so much more
Running The Military
From stress relief to developing strategy, these top U.S. military officials find so much in the sport of running 
The American Runner, 2006
Our Exclusive survey reveals who you are, what makes you run, and why you like Chariots of Fire
Lance On The Run
Join this former cycling star as he talks about his running life, his racing goals and the challenges of training during "retirement" 
Running With Trout
The right companion can pace you through marathon training, subzero runs, and even family tragedy, reminding you daily that going out for a run makes us all happier souls 
The Next Big Step
After her divorce from Lance Armstrong, the author discovers her own athletic potential-and the healing power of running. 
Lance Vs. The Marathon
Listen to excerpts of RWs exclusive interview with Lance Armstrong, watch video from our cover shoot, and more. 
A Little Help?
How does an out-of-shape, overworked, self-professed slacker go from zero to 26.2 in just 18 weeks? Ask the experts 
Running In Extremes: Cheapness
Running is free--as long as you can resist the siren song of brand new shoes. 
Running In Extremes: Stress
The best way to escape the lunacy of high-profile trials is to run away. 
Spiritual Movement
Running isn't a religion, but it can feel like one. Here's how to enhance the ritual. 
Is Marion Jones Guilty?
Track and field drama escalates as Jones' "B sample" fails to match her "A sample" 
Running In Baghdad
An American in Baghdad risks being kidnapped, attacked, shot at. But when he runs, he's cheered. 
A Moment Of Silence
Most mornings, John Moylan knew he'd be on a run. Then came 9/11, and suddenly his routine stopped.
Desert Storm
100 runners from around the world battle extreme conditions to complete a 150-mile trek. 
Classic Mediterranean Pasta
Award-winning chef Joel Antunes carbo-loads with a classic Mediterranean pasta. 
Healthy Habits
Tune in to the CBS Early Show on September 26th at 7:30am to see an interview with these famous nuns! 
A Good, Long Run
Forty years ago, a tiny magazine began tracking the world of distance running. Today, Runner's World keeps telling its always-changing story 
The Long Road Back
One day supercharged ultrarunner Lisa Smith-Batchen woke up and couldn't run a step.
New York Stories Audio Slideshow
Andy Anderson's compelling photographs from the finsh line of the ING NYC Marathon are combined with the runners' own words and voices to convey, simply, the humanity of the marathon 
Flourless Chocolate Cake
As a runner and triathlete, pastry chef Megan Romano can make her cake and eat it too.
The Good Samaritan
Ana Weir’s nonprofit organization has collected shoes to donate to developing countries.
The Rising Stars
U.S. sprint phenoms Justin Gatlin and Lauryn Williams are drug-free and winning golds. 
Jefferson Grill Chef Simpson Wong
A heart attack prompted chef Simpson Wong to retrain his body, and his taste buds. 
Running Motivation: The Story of Willie McCool
As a father, husband, runner, and astronaut, Willie McCool seemed to inspire everyone who knew him. Even at the end. And even now. 
Master Sommelier Andrea Immer Robinson
Master sommelier Andrea Immer Robinson honed her craft by running around Europe. 
My Running Buddy
A runner keeps his mentor's spirit alive the only way he knows how--by passing it on. 
Blue Hill Chef-Owner Dan Barber
Chef-owner and daily runner, Dan Barber spends a lot of time on his feet. 
Tia Pol Chef Alex Raij
In New York City, Chef Alex Raij shops on her bike and prepares menus on the run. 
Refreshing Tomato Salad
Chef Hugh Acheson has the same philosophy for cooking and running-keep it simple. 
Home Hill Inn Chef Victoria du Roure
Chef Victoria du Roure prepares your meals, then helps you run them off. 
A 6-Minute Difference
Ever wonder how much faster (or slower) you'd run if you were the opposite sex? 
Borgata Chef Edwyn Ferrari
Chef Ferrari thinks quickly on his feet-in the kitchen and in triathlons. 
Legal Seafood's Rich Vellante
Within hours of battling Heartbreak Hill, chef Rich Vellante threw a clambake for millions. 
Governor Mike Huckabee On Running
Overweight and at-risk, this politician laced up a pair of running shoes -- and left his health problems in the dust. 
Escopazza's Giancarla Bodoni
She runs and she paints, but more than anything, Giancarla Bodoni cooks.
Disney's Dieter Hannig
Disney's Dieter Hannig makes sure everyone eats well at the Happiest Place on Earth.
Capitol Gains In Running
Here's why Washington's runner-politicians-on both sides of the aisle-are also better at running the country. 
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