They’re running themselves ragged — and possibly fast-tracking Father Time. Ultramarathons are surging in popularity, with more than 100,000 North Americans racing beyond 26.2 miles last year, nearly triple the 35,000 who did so in 2020. But before you lace up your sneakers, here’s the catch: New research suggests that people who tackle these extreme … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. On Sunday morning, Hellen Obiri was crowned the winner of the New York City marathon. Naturally, everyone wanted to know how she did it. One part of that equation was … Read more
Beating yourself up for sitting out Sunday’s TCS New York City Marathon? Don’t — your body might actually thank you. From blistered feet and aching joints to a churning stomach and battered muscles, the iconic 26.2-mile race can wreck far more than just your ego. “Running a marathon is an incredible physical and mental achievement, … Read more
For Brooklynite Lauren Rutkowski, 34, the day of the TCS New York City Marathon is perhaps the most important on the calendar — one she starts early in the morning, carb-loading on bagels near her home in Cobble Hill before hopping the subway to where the action is. But the marketing manager won’t be running the five-borough … Read more
A Welsh family is mourning the loss of a young runner who died after doctors perplexingly diagnosed her symptoms as allergies. Throughout the summer, 24-year-old Georgia Taylor reported symptoms like rashes, swelling and a mysterious pain in her leg. Shortly after returning home from a trip to Greece, she rapidly deteriorated and was admitted to … Read more
Move over Dunkin’ — America runs on Taco Bell. Or at least a certain subset of iron-gutted ultra-runners does. On Saturday, Oct. 5, about 1,200 registrants are expected to toe the line at the eighth annual International Taco Bell 50K Ultramarathon, a queasy urban adventure that challenges the quads and the colon in equal measure. … Read more
English singer and songwriter Harry Styles ran the Berlin Marathon in under three hours on Sunday. Organizers confirmed to news agency dpa that Styles took part. Local newspaper Der Tagesspiegel was the first to report his participation. The 31-year-old former member of the One Direction boy band was among some 55,000 runners taking part in the race … Read more
A boyfriend has once again been a pest during a woman’s marathon moment, sparking viral anger online. Florida runner Katie shared her race day saga on TikTok, where it’s racked up millions of views. “When you gave your boyfriend extra snacks to give you during your marathon and he eats them all,” she captioned the clip. “He genuinely doesn’t care” He … Read more
A well known running instructor has revealed her post-marathon must-have as she is set to tick off her final World Major. Susie Chan, one of Peloton’s famous running instructors, is in Australia for the Sydney Marathon on Sunday, which recently became the seventh World Major in the marathon world. Speaking to news.com.au, Chan, who is … Read more
Ripped, lean — and at risk? A shocking new study is raising concerns about a possible link between an extreme form of exercise and colorectal cancer, after researchers found an unusually high number of precancerous growths in the colons of young, super-fit endurance athletes. “If we can identify these cancers earlier in people who otherwise … Read more
This summer, the real villa isn’t in Fiji — it’s in a Brooklyn brownstone, a Midtown sports bar and a West Village comedy club. Love Island USA, which premiered its new season June 11 on Peacock, has officially taken over New York City nightlife. Fans across the boroughs are ditching the couch for themed cocktails, … Read more
It’s safe to say most people wouldn’t take on a Half Ironman less than three months after completing chemo and radiation therapy for stage 4 cancer. Then again, most people aren’t Keith Giffney. Most people wouldn’t take on a Half Ironman after completing chemo and radiation therapy for stage 4 cancer. Then again — most … Read more
A woman signed her husband up for a marathon with 24 hours notice after he bragged he could complete 26.2 miles without any training. Maisie Todd, 31, put her husband Logan’s name down for the Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon in San Diego on May 31 after he “kept bringing up” how he could finish the … Read more
Who runs the world? Moms. A new mom won an ultramarathon — even with stopping to breastfeed her newborn three times. Stephanie Case, 42, came in first place at a 100-kilometer race in Wales on May 17. This woman is the definition of a supermom. The Canadian woman who lives in Chamonix, France, sat down … Read more
A female athlete who recently ran the London Marathon in just 2 hours and 39 minutes has detailed the shocking comments made about her appearance after she competed in a pair of running briefs. Holly Archer is a British runner who has previously won silver in the women’s approximately one-mile event at the European Athletics … Read more
A septuagenarian marathon runner has shared the diet and supplements that keep her on her feet. Jeannie Rice, a veteran of the Boston, Tokyo and London marathons, holds records for distance running and her astounding physical capacity. According to research published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, at 77 years old, Rice holds the highest … Read more
This woman gave a new definition to runaway bride. A UK widow completed the London marathon while wearing her wedding dress to honor her late husband on their wedding anniversary. Laura Coleman-Day’s husband, Xander, died last year after complications from a transplant he needed after developing acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. She crossed the finish line of … Read more
The first woman to run the London Marathon topless is feeling “all fired up and excited” to run it again this weekend. Louise Butcher, 51, last ran ran the 26.2 mile route on April 21, 2024 — two years after undergoing a double mastectomy for lobular breast cancer. On Nov. 3 last year, she was … Read more
Picture this: you’re about to complete what is potentially the biggest milestone of your life so far, something you’ve worked so hard towards for months or even years. Then, suddenly, somebody close to you, perhaps your boyfriend or husband, interrupts you right before you’re able to do it. Sure, the thought was there. They wanted to … Read more
Marathoners know it’s a mental sport — but it turns out their brains might be doing more than helping them power through the pain. A new study found that during extreme endurance efforts like running a 26.2-mile race, the brain may temporarily break down its own insulation to use as an emergency energy source. In … Read more