Cindy Kuzma
Contributing Writer
Cindy is a freelance health and fitness writer, author, and podcaster who’s contributed regularly to Runner’s World since 2013. She’s the coauthor of both Breakthrough Women’s Running: Dream Big and Train Smart and Rebound: Train Your Mind to Bounce Back Stronger from Sports Injuries, a book about the psychology of sports injury from Bloomsbury Sport. Cindy specializes in covering injury prevention and recovery, everyday athletes accomplishing extraordinary things, and the active community in her beloved Chicago, where winter forges deep bonds between those brave enough to train through it.
In a High-Stakes Year, Elise Cranny Goes Bold
She’s left two prestigious training groups to collaborate with a new coach and take a more daring approach to her future.
The Benefits of Weightlifting for Women, According to Pro Runners
A new book looks at the history of women and physical strength, including rule-breakers whose examples inspired today’s pro athletes. Here’s what we can learn about lifting from those pros.
Peres Jepchirchir Sets New Women’s-Only World Record at the 2024 London Marathon
The Olympic champion sprinted past world record-holder Tigst Assefa with about 400 meters to go to take the win.
Sara Hall Finishes 15th at the 2024 Boston Marathon
On her 41st birthday, the veteran marathoner placed second American—and raised funds for women in Ethiopia.
Emma Bates Repeats as Top American at 2024 Boston Marathon
Her time was 5 minutes slower than last year, but coming off injury, she’s counting it as a victory.
How the Americans Fared at the 2024 Boston Marathon
Emma Bates and CJ Albertson take the top spots for U.S. runners.
7 Give A Gift
Olympic marathon alternate Jess McClain offers advice on crushing goals, your way.
Olympic Alternate Jess McClain Signs Sponsorship Contract With Brooks
She was working full-time and coaching herself when she finished fourth at the Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando.
Results and Highlights from the 2024 Tokyo Marathon
Benson Kipruto and Sutume Asefa Kebede both won in course records, and American Betsy Saina ran a big PR to take fifth.
Meet Jessica McClain, Your Olympic Marathon Alternate
In her third marathon, she ran a patient race and a 4-minute personal best to place fourth.
Sara Hall Places Fifth at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials
It's a masters record and her highest finish in eight Trials—but Hall wanted more.
Sara Hall Finishes 15th at the 2024 Boston Marathon
Matt McDonald is hoping to make the Olympic team. His fiancée, Maegan Krifchin, is running the women’s race—7 months pregnant.
How to Have a Breakthrough Race, From Trials Qualifiers Who’ve Done It
Eyeing a big personal best? These Olympic Marathon Trials qualifiers cut serious time off their PRs by dialing in their routines.
A Top Contender and Her Speedy Sister Take on the Trials
Lindsay Flanagan is a decent bet to make the Olympic team. She also coaches an up-and-coming runner—her sister, Kaylee.
Emma Bates Withdraws from Olympic Marathon Trials
The 2:22 marathoner says there isn’t enough time to recover from recent injuries.
8 Daily Healthy Habits That Will Better Your Runs and Lengthen Your Life
These upgrades will improve your performance both in races and at the doctor’s office.
Uncover Your Running Motivation With These 12 Tips
Add these habits to your daily life to keep moving more all year long.
How to Size Running Shoes So You Can Perform at Your Best
Finding a comfortable, well-sized shoe is crucial to your stride.
5 Benefits of Running in the Cold to Convince You to Get Out There
All the advantages you’ll gain from braving winter temperatures (as long as it’s safe)!
26 Marathoning Couples Start Marriage Off on the Right Foot
They all got hitched the day before running the Chicago Marathon.
She’s Back: Molly Seidel Runs a Personal Best at the 2023 Chicago Marathon
Her time of 2:23:07 earns her a top-10 finish—and confidence heading to the Trials.
Emily Sisson Leads American Women at the 2023 Chicago Marathon
Molly Seidel and Sara Vaughn run personal bests to place in the top 10, while Emma Bates was 13th.
Sifan Hassan Wins Women’s Race at the 2023 Chicago Marathon
Six weeks after winning 2 medals on the track, she defeats defending champion Ruth Chepngetich by almost 2 minutes.
Sisson Versus Bates: An American Showdown in Chicago
Their long-anticipated matchup is more respect than rivalry—but could lead to yet another American record.
By Car, By Train, or By Bike and Scooter: Three Ways to Spectate the Chicago Marathon
If you plan ahead, you can probably spot your runner in several places.
Tigst Assefa Shatters the World Record at the 2023 Berlin Marathon
The runner from Ethiopia clocked a time of 2:11:53 to take over two minutes off the previous record.
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The greatest marathoner of all time further cemented his status, though he falls short of another world record.
This College Running Coach Launched a Mental Health App for Her Athletes—and You Can Use It, Too
Track and share your motivation, gratitude, and self-worth using the Status Strong app.
Aug 18, 2023
Doctors explain what’s involved for athletes with differences of sexual development to bring down testosterone levels.
Sara Hall Finishes 15th at the 2024 Boston Marathon?
Here’s what experts know about stress fractures—and how to prevent them—during the postpartum period.
Colorado Investigation Finds Body Composition Testing Harmed “Significant Number” of Athletes
Coaches Wetmore and Burroughs and the school’s head dietitian remain in their jobs with new safeguards, following a university report.
When—and How—to Break Up With Your Running Partner
When it’s time to move on, here’s how to do so with clarity and compassion.