Eight miles, three gyms — one race through New York’s streets. A rainy Sunday morning couldn’t stop over 200 athletes from running through the Meatpacking District up to Midtown Manhattan, then across the bridge to Williamsburg. But this wasn’t your typical 5K. Instead, Urban Iron competitors ran between some of the city’s most iconic gyms … Read more
Got three minutes? That’s enough time to boost your health on a molecular level. Most adults don’t get enough exercise. Official recommendations call for 75 to 150 minutes of physical exercise a week, which can feel impossible when you’re juggling work, family and everything else. But experts agree: Any exercise is better than nothing. And … Read more
Slow and steady wins the race. The benefits of exercise for the brain and mood are well documented and worthwhile — even taking a few thousand steps a day can positively affect cognitive function. And whether you love it or hate it, just a few minutes of one exercise in particular can boost brain function … Read more
Shots, shots, shots — but not the kind millennials remember. With back-to-school season in full swing, college campuses are once again packed with welcome back bashes, football games and frat parties. However, college parties are looking less “Animal House” these days, according to one viral video. School may be back in session, but some fraternity … Read more
The global fitness community is in mourning following the sudden death of a well-known gym owner and trainer who collapsed during a high-intensity endurance competition in Thailand. Leroy Saunders, a 41-year-old South African-born fitness coach based in Bangkok, tragically died after losing consciousness while competing at the BYD HYROX Bangkok event, which he ran from August 13 … Read more
A runaway pig dubbed “Wilbur” sent Angelenos on a wild chase over the weekend after the surprisingly speedy swine was spotted hoofing it through West Hollywood. The bizarre pursuit through streets and alleyways was captured in a viral TikTok. “There’s a pig in West Hollywood!” Jamaal Harrison said in a clip posted to his account. … Read more
It keeps him on his toes. A Long Island ballroom-dance instructor doesn’t know the meaning of de-feet — running six marathons barefoot, including four in New York City. “I do get, periodically, a little shard of glass or something in my foot, and what I say is that that’s what the bib pins are for,” … Read more
Stephen Biebelhausen didn’t set out to beat a world record with his 1-year-old daughter Blake. But when the 30-year-old dad took to Hope Memorial Bridge in Cleveland for the city’s Guardian Mile race, he went a lot faster than expected. His original goal was to beat the course record, which was 4 minutes 44 seconds. … Read more
WWE legend Ric Flair raised some eyebrows when he announced on social media that his ex Wendy Barlow “came running back” to him after their split in September 2024. Flair, who was with Barlow for 13 years before their September 2024 breakup, shared in an X post Sunday that he “is available” and gushed over … Read more
It takes a certain kind of person to do a marathon. It takes another special type to run a marathon in “progressively worse places,” like a 1.38-mile course simply going back and forth across the Williamsburg Bridge. But that was the initial idea behind the Williamsburg Bridge Marathon, an unofficial event now in its fourth … Read more
They’re hot under the heels. New York City runners are hot under the heels and hateful in the comments after New York Road Runners (NYRR) announced changes to its popular 9+1 program. Previously, under the 9+1 program, if a NYRR member completed nine races and volunteered at an additional race, they would be guaranteed entry … Read more
Ain’t no mountain high enough — at least not for this superwoman. Ultra-runner and New Zealand native Sophie Grant has set out to break the record for the fastest known time ever through the treacherous Alpine pass of Via Alpina. She’s set to achieve her goal in 30 days. “Being able to look up and … Read more
Leapin’ lizards! A routine FedEx pickup turned into reptile mayhem when a massive iguana leaped out of its box and across the counter, sending unsuspecting employees scrambling. The hilarious encounter unfolded at a FedEx location in Memphis, Tennessee, where Roderick Duncan, 41, had gone to pick up the newest addition to his household. The massive … Read more
A popular Bali running club that went viral for its wild 5:30 a.m. “silent disco” events has hit pause on all operations after sparking intense backlash over allegations it systematically blocks local Indonesian residents from joining as members. Entourage Bali, a community organization catering to digital nomads and tourists, is under fire after leaked screenshots … Read more
With temperatures soaring and the sun shining, more people are mixing outdoor running with gym workouts this summer. But while you may not think twice about what you throw on your feet, experts say you’re making a big mistake in your footwear choice. And the results could leave you with a host of injuries. While … Read more
Marissa Hart thought she was joining a fitness club. Instead, she ended up with a reason to keep calling New York home. It all began on a sunny morning in August 2020, when she spotted a pack of runners in matching “West Village Athletics” T-shirts bounding down the West Side Highway. The recent transplant was … Read more
They say don’t chase a man for love, but in this dating scene, he may be running alongside you. Forget dating apps and late-night drinks — lonely, but fit, Gen Z and millennials are swapping heels for sneakers and tequila shots for celery juice, as “run-and-raves” are bringing an entirely new social scene to NYC. … Read more
A prominent San Francisco arts patron and her husband were found mysteriously dead in a running car on Monday evening, the California Highway Patrol said. Judith Sheldon, 84, daughter of filmmaker William Wyler, and her husband Wylie Sheldon, 86, were found inside of a red Jeep Compass stopped at the shoulder of Interstate 5 near … Read more
Would you like a side of mice with that? Nothing can ruin a fine dining experience quite like little rodents scurrying around tables. Unfortunately, that’s supposedly what happened at one of celeb chef Gordon Ramsay‘s restaurants — and how the wait staff handled the situation is even weirder. Reportedly at Gordon Ramsay Steak in Richmond, … Read more
A male runner thought he was just practicing standard “runner solidarity” when he flashed a friendly smile and a wave at passing joggers. But the seemingly innocent act has sparked a fierce debate online, exposing a much larger problem with women’s safety and the exhausting mental gymnastics they practice just to exercise and even exist … Read more