Running news
Here are some recent running news stories:
Marathon News
- Eliud Kipchoge sets new marathon world record at Berlin Marathon (September 2022) - Kipchoge finished the 42.2km course in 2:01:39, breaking his own previous record by 1 minute and 18 seconds.
- Brigid Kosgei sets new women's marathon world record at Chicago Marathon (October 2022) - Kosgei finished the 42.2km course in 2:14:04, breaking her own previous record by 1 minute and 28 seconds.
Trail Running News
- Jim Walmsley sets new FKT (Fastest Known Time) on the John Muir Trail (September 2022) - Walmsley completed the 211-mile trail in 46 hours and 30 minutes, breaking the previous record by over 2 hours.
- Courtney Dauwalter sets new FKT on the Tahoe Rim Trail (August 2022) - Dauwalter completed the 165-mile trail in 24 hours and 12 minutes, breaking the previous record by over 2 hours.
Road Racing News
- Kenenisa Bekele wins Berlin Half Marathon (September 2022) - Bekele finished the 13.1-mile course in 58:46, breaking the course record by 1 second.
- Peres Jepchirchir wins Chicago Marathon (October 2022) - Jepchirchir finished the 26.2-mile course in 2:14:48, winning her second consecutive Chicago Marathon title.
Injury and Training News
- Study finds that running can reduce risk of dementia (September 2022) - A study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease found that running can reduce the risk of dementia by up to 50%.
- New study suggests that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can improve running efficiency (August 2022) - A study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that HIIT can improve running economy and reduce the risk of injury.
Gear and Technology News
- New Nike Vaporfly Next% shoe breaks records (September 2022) - The new shoe, which features a carbon fiber plate and ZoomX foam, has been worn by several top runners to set new records.
- Garmin launches new Forerunner 945 watch (August 2022) - The new watch features advanced running dynamics, music storage, and Garmin Pay.
I hope you find these news stories interesting!