Abby Carney
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Abby Carney is a writer and journalist in New York. A former D1 college runner and current amateur track athlete, she's written about culture and characters in running and outdoor sports for Runner's World, Like the Wind Magazine, The New York Times, and other outlets. She also writes about things that have nothing to do with running, and was previously the editor of a food magazine.
Comedian Leslie Jones Will Be A Commentator At the Paris Olympics
The former Saturday Night Live cast member is a major fan of Team USA and will be covering her third Olympics as “chief super fan commentator.”
The U.S. Olympic Women’s Marathon Team Will Race Each Other in New York City
Before they take on 26.2 miles in Paris, Fiona O’Keeffe, Emily Sisson, and Dakotah Lindwurm will compete at the historic women-only Mini 10K.
Mar 12, 2024
The NSYNC star ran for years, but it’s just not his thing—and that’s okay.
To Stay Fit on the Moon, Astronauts May Need to Run on the ‘Wall of Death’
Scientists think that short sprints on a steeply-banked track could help the bone density of astronauts.
When You Bandit a Race, You Ruin It For Everyone
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86-year-old Lloyd Martin set a Guinness World Record at the 2024 London Marathon
96-year-old Ed Cox wasn’t far behind.
A New Women’s Track Meet Will Offer the Largest Prize Money in History
The 776 Invitational is scheduled for September with the goal of bringing more eyes to women’s track.
British Teen Becomes Youngest Person with Down Syndrome To Complete a Marathon
19-year-old Lloyd Martin set a Guinness World Record at the 2024 London Marathon.
Mar 18, 2024
Three runners seemed to allow Chinese runner He Jie to finish ahead of them at the Beijing Half Marathon. All four have now been disqualified.
Russ Cook, the “Hardest Geezer,” Completes Bottom to Top Run of Africa
On Sunday, the British endurance runner finished his goal of running the continent’s entire length, covering more than 10,000 miles.
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The New York Transportation Authority is demanding $750,000 from the race to make up for lost tolls.
How to Watch the 2024 World Cross-Country Championships
The fastest harriers in the world will duke it out in Belgrade, Serbia, on Saturday.
Camille Herron Runs 560 Miles to Set New 6-Day World Record
The world-famous DJ will be putting on two 5Ks later this year—with after-parties, of course.
Parisian Cafe Servers Dash through the City in the Iconic “Coffee Race”
No spilling allowed.
5 Runners—Including the First Woman Ever—Complete the 2024 Barkley Marathons
It was a record-setting and historic 60 hours at Frozen Head State Park in Tennessee.
Man Breaks World Record For Fastest Barefoot Half Marathon Run On Ice
Josef Šálek of Czechia ran 1:50:42 in freezing temperatures, wearing nothing but a pair of shorts.
How to Watch Sound Running’s The TEN This Weekend
Some of the top runners in the country will look to achieve the Olympic 10,000 meter standard, including Alicia Monson, Grant Fisher, and Karissa Schweizer.
Camille Herron Runs 560 Miles to Set New 6-Day World Record
At Lululemon’s Further event, the 42-year-old averaged 93 miles of running a day and took down numerous other records along the way.
May 10, 2024
Top collegiate runners, including Parker Valby, Michaela Rose, and Nico Young will chase national titles. Plus, the team competition will be fierce.
Joan Benoit Samuelson Earns Her Six-Star Medal at Tokyo Marathon
The 66-year-old, who won the inaugural women’s Olympic marathon in 1984, clocked a time of 3:38:37 in Japan.
Driver Who Killed Abby Anderson Receives 4-Year Prison Sentence
Yared Nuguse, Nikki Hiltz, and Elle St. Pierre lead Team USA at this weekend’s meet in Glasgow, Scotland.
Jan 22, 2024
“The track has been such a slight part of my life, and I’m in a position to help this sport get back to where it should be.”
Nursing Student Found Dead After Running on University of Georgia’s Campus
A suspect has been arrested following the death of 22-year-old Laken Hope Riley.
How to Watch the 2024 USATF Indoor Championships
The top two finishers in each event will represent Team USA at March’s World Indoor Championships in Glasgow.
The Running Community Reacts to Kelvin Kiptum’s Tragic Death
Professional runners, sports organizations, politicians, and fans are mourning the loss of the 24-year-old marathon world record holder.
The Iconic ‘Perfect Texture for Running’ Video Turns 10 Years Old
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At Award Gala, Tracee Ellis Ross Reveals Lessons from High School Track
The ‘Girlfriends’ and ‘Black-ish’ star ran the 200 meters and 400 meters but was told she should have run the 800 meters because of her “lovely long femurs.”
Search Continues for Australian Woman Who Went Missing on Sunday While Running
Samantha Murphy left her home at 7 a.m. to run in the Canadian State Forest, and hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
Mar 22, 2024
A new grant funded by Vita Coco in partnership with &Mother will award $5,000 to each of the top three moms to cross the finish line in Orlando.
Camille Herron Runs 560 Miles to Set New 6-Day World Record
Her first brand appearance will be at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando this weekend, where she’ll be part of the official NBC broadcast.
Ashley Jones Just Signed a New NIL Deal With On
Jones, who competes for the University of Tennessee, placed 42nd at the NCAA Cross-Country Championships this past fall.
Driver Who Killed Abby Anderson Receives 4-Year Prison Sentence
She plead guilty to striking and killing Anderson, who was a marathoner and the sister of the late pro runner Gabe Grunewald.