Runners' Stories: RunnersWorld.com

Breaking Free
Why stepping out is the only way to travel.

Dr. Jill Biden
The Second Lady is active in the Race for the Cure and founded a breast cancer education program for women.

Liberty + Justice
Miquel Aparicio and Carlos Borja created a program out of thin air at one of the toughest high schools in Phoenix.

Circle of Life
Making peace with the aging process is easier when you're in motion.

Peter Orszag
"A job like this is similar to running a marathon," says former Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

Fresh Air
Running helps a patient with cystic fibrosis clear her lungs and add years to her life.

Can You Hear Me Now?
You can't ignore your running partners when they're all in your head.

Q&A with Chris Solinsky
On May 1, in Palo Alto, California, the American 10,000-meter record was broken—but not by the guy most people expected to do it.

Outta My Way, Grandpa!
Exactly who can you blow by—without guilt—in a dash to the finish?

Danica Patrick
Behind the wheel or not, this race-car driver pushes the pace.

A World of Difference
He lost 130 pounds, ran 3:10, and his own mom didn't recognize him.

Work Hard, Run Hard
Four time-pressed runners with challenging careers and ambitious racing goals have figured out how to make the most of every minute.

Feeling Lucky?
If you view your run as an opportunity, your attitude will get an adjustment.

The King of Pain
No one knows how to push through a bad patch better than Scott Jurek, one of the greatest ultramarathoners in history.

Kara Goucher's Mind Gains
Kara Goucher always had huge talent, but she also had crises of confidence that sabotaged her big races.

Shedding the Past
A former fat girl reinvents herself one mile at a time.

Don't Be Embarrassed
Essential advice from runners & readers.

The Pack Rules: Tough It Out
Need help hanging in there from time to time? Hey, we all do. Here are 10 tips from runners and readers just like you.

101 Kicks in the Butt
You have 100 reasons for losing motivation to run. But we can top 'em with tips, inspiring quotes, and more.

The Last Run
Kelly Watt went for a run at the hottest part of the day. What happened to him serves as a warning to all runners.

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